President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, citing national security concerns.
The affected nations are:
- Afghanistan
- Myanmar
- Chad
- The Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- Iran
- Libya
- Somalia
- Sudan
- And Yemen
This decision, made on Wednesday, follows an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, prompting expedited action.
The proclamation also imposes partial travel restrictions on nationals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
Exceptions are made for lawful permanent residents, existing visa holders, and certain visa categories.
While Trump defends the ban as a necessary measure to protect the United States, critics argue it is discriminatory and harmful to international relations.
This move is part of Trump's broader strategy to address perceived foreign threats and follows previous actions targeting countries with high visa overstay rates or inadequate information sharing.
