Senegal captain Koulibaly criticizes US travel ban preventing fans from attending World Cup
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Adam Crafton, David Ornstein
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Summary
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has criticized the Trump administration's travel ban that prevents Senegalese nationals from traveling to the United States to support their team during the World Cup. The ban, imposed by President Trump in December, also affects Ivory Coast, Iran, and Haiti — all nations participating in the World Cup. Koulibaly questions the fairness of the policy, highlighting the disparity faced by African fans compared to supporters from other countries.
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Africans can't have their people
The proclamation suspended entry into the U.S. for immigrants and non-immigrants, including in the visitor category for business and tourism
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