US suspends visa services in Turkey following staffer's arrest
The announcement has increased the tension between the two nations.
"Effective immediately, we have suspended all non-immigrant visa services at all US diplomatic facilities in Turkey," an official statement from the US read.
Non-immigrant visas are issued by the US authorities to those travelling to the countries for holiday, medical treatment, temporary work, education.
Image: tr.usembassy.gov
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