Hey there! Did you hear about Chad and the United States having a bit of a disagreement? Let’s dive in! 🌍🤔
Back in 2017, the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, decided to stop giving visas to people from the United States. 😮 But why did he do that?
Well, the United States, under President Donald Trump at the time, put Chad on a list of countries whose people were banned from traveling to the U.S. They said it was for national security reasons. 🛑✈️
President Deby felt this wasn’t fair. He said, “Chad has neither planes to offer, nor billions of dollars to give, but Chad has its dignity and pride.” So, to show that Chad deserves respect, he ordered his government to stop giving visas to Americans. It’s like when someone says you can’t come to their party, so you decide not to invite them to yours! 🎉🚫
This was a big deal because countries usually try to be friendly so their people can visit each other and do business together. When they stop giving visas, it can make things tough for travelers and companies. 💼🌐
But don’t worry! Later on, in April 2018, the U.S. removed Chad from the travel ban list. This helped fix the situation, and relations between the two countries improved. ✨😊
Isn’t it interesting how countries communicate and solve problems? It shows how important it is to treat others with respect and work together! 🤝🌎
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Chad president orders gov't to suspend visa issuance to U.S. citizens
cgtn.com
