U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban on Wednesday, barring entry to nationals from 12 countries due to national security concerns. The countries affected by the full ban include Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. These nations were cited as having inadequate screening and posing high security risks.
Additionally, the proclamation imposes partial travel restrictions on seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. The ban will take effect at 12:01 a.m. next Monday.
The White House stated that the measures aim to strengthen immigration enforcement, secure cooperation from foreign governments, and support U.S. national security and counterterrorism goals. Exceptions will be made for lawful permanent residents, current visa holders, specific visa categories, and those whose entry is in the U.S. national interest.
This move revives a policy similar to Trump’s controversial travel bans during his first term, which were reversed by President Joe Biden in 2021.
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