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Mali 'Strongly Protests' Czech Republic’s Visa Denial for U-19 Women’s Basketball Team

Mali 'Strongly Protests' Czech Republic’s Visa Denial for U-19 Women’s Basketball Team

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Mali 'Strongly Protests' Czech Republic’s Visa Denial for U-19 Women’s Basketball Team‍Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a formal... 16.07.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Mali 'Strongly Protests' Czech Republic’s Visa Denial for U-19 Women’s Basketball Team‍Mali's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a formal protest with the Czech Republic after its U-19 women’s team was denied entry visas for the FIBA World Cup in Brno (12–20 July).Calling the incident "deeply regrettable," the ministry stated it prevented the African champions from representing the continent on the global stage.Mali has urged Czech authorities to explain the decision, citing a breach of responsibilities expected from host nations.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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