US revokes visa of former Iraqi minister after watchlist listing
Summary
The United States revoked the visa of Taif Sami Mohammed al-Shakarchi, a former Iraqi finance minister, after the FBI placed her on a terrorism watchlist. This decision came four years after the U.S. honored her for efforts to fight corruption in Iraq.Key Facts
- Taif Sami Mohammed al-Shakarchi is a former Iraqi finance minister.
- She received an award from the U.S. for fighting corruption.
- The FBI placed her on a terrorism watchlist.
- Following the watchlist placement, the U.S. revoked her visa.
- This visa change happened four years after her recognition by the U.S.
- The action suggests a shift in how the U.S. views her.
- The visa revocation limits her ability to enter the United States.
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