Mali and Burkina Faso have imposed retaliatory travel bans on U.S. citizens, mirroring the U.S. ban on their nationals. The West African nations cited the principle of reciprocity, stating that U.S. citizens will face the same conditions as Malian and Burkinabe citizens entering the U.S. The U.S. had expanded travel restrictions to these countries, citing persistent attacks by armed groups and insecurity. This action escalates the strained relationship between the military governments of these nations and the United States.