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Germany accused of hindering African participation at Bonn climate talks

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Posted Jun 11, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-11-1600
Germany accused of hindering African participation at Bonn climate talks

Germany is facing accusations of visa discrimination against African delegates attempting to attend the UN climate negotiations in Bonn, allegedly failing to meet its host country obligations.

Germany faces accusations of impeding African delegates' participation in the ongoing United Nations climate negotiations in Bonn. Critics allege that the host nation is engaging in visa discrimination, preventing representatives from African states from attending the session, which runs until June 18. The German government is specifically cited for allegedly failing to uphold its commitments under the host country agreement signed with the United Nations. This issue of visa access for African participants in global climate talks has been raised again at the start of the current session.

Sources: Le Monde

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