General News of Saturday, 24 June 2017Source: Myjoyonline.comEx-presidents have 'special courtesies' - US embassy clarifiesRobert Porter Jackson, the US Ambassador to GhanaFollowing public criticisms, the US embassy has clarified that the waiving of diplomatic courtesies for ex-presidents seeking to travel is not a new policy. U.S. law also designates limited exceptions under which the visa interview may be waived, such as for diplomats and officials traveling on official government business. However, under U.S. law, when a diplomat or official applies for a new visa for personal travel, that applicant must appear in person for an interview. In such limited and special circumstances as having a former president come in, we have procedures established to ensure the appropriate courtesies are extended. We will continue to work with the government to facilitate legitimate personal and official travel.

Source: GhanaWeb June 24, 2017 15:22 UTC