RootsAccording to the White House, Donald Trump has signed a ban on travel to the US citing national security risks from 12 countries.
There are also seven additional countries whose citizens will face partial travel sanctions.
The US President said that the list could be modified if “material improvement” was done and additional countries can be added as “threats around the world”.
This is the second time he has ordered some countries to ban travel.
He signed a similar order in 2017 during his first term in the office.
Which countries are affected?
Trump has signed a ban on traveling to America from citizens of 12 countries:
- Afghanistan
- Myanmar
- Papers
- Republic of Congo
- Equatorial guinea
- Irritriya
- Hati
- Iran
- Libia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Yemen
There are an additional seven countries whose citizens face partial travel sanctions:
- Burundi
- Cuba
- Laos
- Sierra Leone
- To go
- Turkmenistan
- Venezuela
The ban is effective on Monday at 12:01 (05:01 BST), a cushion that survives the chaos that came out at nationwide airports, when similar measures did not notice almost any notice eight years ago. No last date has been provided; The order asks for periodic review.
Why has the ban announced?
The White House stated that these “general knowledge ban” will protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors “.
In a video posted on his true social website, Trump said that recently alleged terrorist attacks in Boulder, Colorado outlined the “extreme threats” presented by foreign nationals, which were not “properly vetted”.
On Sunday, twelve people were injured in Colorado when a person gathered a group in support of the Israeli hostages, thrown two fire -set equipment and used a temporary flamethrower.
The person accused of carrying out the attack has been identified as the National of Egypt, but Egypt has not been included in the list of banned countries.
Trump has a close relationship with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, which has been described by the US President in the past as his “favorite dictator”.
What are the discounts?
There are many people from affected countries who may still be able to enter America due to the following exemption:
- Athletes traveling for major sports events like 2026 World Cup or 2028 Olympics
- Holder of “immigrant visa for ethnic and religious minorities facing harassment in Iran”
- Afghan citizen holding special immigrant visas
- Any “legitimate permanent resident of America”
- Dual citizens who have citizenship in countries are not involved in travel ban
In addition, the Secretary of State can provide exemption to individuals on “Case-by-Case” basis, if the person will serve the national interest of the United States “.
What has been the reaction of the ban?
Trump’s latest order, which is expected to face legal challenges, reacted a rapidly at home and abroad.
Somalia promised to work with the United States to address any security issues.
In a statement, Somali Ambassador to America, Dahir Hasan Abdi said that his country “gives importance to his long -term relationship with America”.
Venezuela’s internal minister Dyosdado Cabellow warned that “being in the United States is a big risk for anyone, not only for Venezuela”.
Democrats were in a hurry to condemn the move.
A social media post by a Democrat Congress, a Democrat Congress, a Washington, states, “This ban is extended by Trump’s Muslim ban in its first term, which will only make us separate on the world stage.”
Another Democrat, Congress Don Bear, says Trump “cheat” the ideals of the founders of America.
Human rights groups have also criticized the ban.
Amnesty International USA described it as “discriminatory, racist, and completely cruel”, while the US-based human rights first, called it “anti-immigrant and punitive action by the President”.
What happened last time?
Trump ordered his original travel ban during his first term at the White House in 2017.
It portrayed a few countries as his latest order, including Iran, Libya and Somalia.
Critics called it a “Muslim restriction” because initially seven countries listed had Muslim majority, and were immediately challenged in courts in the US.
The White House amended the policy, eventually two non-Muslim majority countries, North Korea and Venezuela.
It was retained by the Supreme Court in 2018.
The President Joe Biden, who succeeded Trump, canceled the ban in 2021, called it “a stain at our national discretion”.
