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Niger's Restricting Its Visa-Issuing Locations in Europe is 'Clear Response to Arrogance': Lawyer

Niger's Restricting Its Visa-Issuing Locations in Europe is 'Clear Response to Arrogance': Lawyer

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Niger's Restricting Its Visa-Issuing Locations in Europe is 'Clear Response to Arrogance': Lawyer"It is above all an act of political sovereignty," Nigerien... 29.08.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Niger's Restricting Its Visa-Issuing Locations in Europe is 'Clear Response to Arrogance': Lawyer"It is above all an act of political sovereignty," Nigerien lawyer Bana Ibrahim told Sputnik Africa.Ibrahim highlighted several implications of the decision: 🟠better control of the flow of foreigners entering Nigerien soil,🟠economic impact, 🟠promotion of sincere and respectful partners."The choice of Geneva, Ankara, and Moscow is a strategic one. It sends a strong political message," he explained, adding that "by directing Europeans to these three capitals, we are showing that the era of Western monopoly in our country is over."Regarding France's absence from the list, Ibrahim explained that normal consular relations have been suspended since the diplomatic break in 2023, implying that a sanction is already in place.AI-generated imageSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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