The action comes in response to the contentious general election of June 2023, which Western observers claim lacked transparency.
Officials who, according to the United States government, are responsible for undermining democracy in Sierra Leone are subject to visa restrictions.
“Under this policy, the United States will pursue visa restrictions for those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Sierra Leone, including through the manipulation or rigging of the electoral process; intimidation of voters, election observers, or civil society organizations through threats or acts of physical violence; or the abuse or violation of related human rights in Sierra Leone,” Mr. Blinken said in a statement.
