“The United States imposed visa restrictions on those who are believed to have undermined the democratic process in the elections in Nigeria in 2019. The United States is still determined to work with President Bukhari to strengthen democracy in Nigeria and to increase respect for human rights, ”representative of the US foreign affairs service Morgan Ortagus wrote on Twitter.

The United States elections are subject to the 2019 elections. The US remains committed to #HumanRights.

- Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) July 23, 2019

She did not specify against whom restrictions are specifically imposed.

Earlier in the United States said they would consider new measures against Saudi Arabia in connection with the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Hashukji if new facts emerge in his case.