A new travel ban signed by US President Donald Trump officially took effect today, Monday, 9 June.
As reported by BBC, the travel ban essentially bars nationals from 12 countries from entering the US.
These countries include: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Travellers from seven other countries – Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela – will also face partial restrictions.
Why has Trump issued the ban?
According to reports, the White House said the so-called “common sense restrictions” was meant to protect national security and prevent “dangerous foreign actors” from entering the US.
This also marks the second time Trump has implemented a broad travel ban. A similar policy was signed in 2017 during his first term, sparking widespread legal battles and protests.
Who’s still allowed to enter the country?
While the order is sweeping, it does include several exemptions. The travel ban does not apply to:
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