In a move that has reignited global controversy, President Donald Trump has reinstated a sweeping travel ban affecting 12 countries many of them majority-Muslim or African nations. The executive order, signed on June 4, immediately restricts entry from nations deemed “security threats,” a label that critics call vague and politically motivated.
The ban affects citizens from Yemen, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Haiti, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, and the Congo Republic. Partial restrictions also apply to individuals from Cuba, Venezuela, and Nigeria, including limitations on certain visa categories.
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Trump defended the ban, stating, “We are putting America first, just like I promised. We will not compromise on national security. The world is dangerous.”
Human rights organizations and immigrant advocacy groups have condemned the action. The United Nations issued a statement urging the U.S. to reconsider what it calls “a discriminatory and unjust policy that will separate families, hinder diplomacy, and violate human rights.”
The new policy is set to take effect on June 9, leaving thousands scrambling to adjust travel plans or cancel visa appointments.
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