Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas

Burkina Faso has refused to accept deportees from the United States, according to the country's foreign minister. This move comes after the US announced it would stop issuing visas to Burkinabe citizens. The Burkinabe foreign minister questioned whether the decision to refuse deportees was connected to the US suspension of visa issuance. He emphasized that Burkina Faso would not accept the return of its citizens who had been deported from the US. The decision by Burkina Faso is a response to the US policy change, which the foreign minister suggested may have been a retaliatory measure. The article does not provide further details on the reasons behind the US decision to stop issuing visas to Burkinabe citizens. The situation highlights the complex diplomatic relationship between Burkina Faso and the United States, with the refusal to accept deportees being a direct reaction to the US visa policy change. The article does not delve into the potential consequences or underlying factors behind these decisions.