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US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a travel ban on citizens of 12 countries on national security grounds has entered into force. These countries are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen. In addition, travel restrictions were imposed on citizens of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. However, citizens of these 19 countries who legally reside in the US or have a valid visa and ‘serve the national interests of the US were excluded from the decree. Trump warned that new countries will be included in the list as new threats emerge around the world.
The fact that the decision in question will be implemented at a time when demonstrations in support of irregular migrants in Los Angeles are intensifying raises concerns that it will increase tensions.
US President Donald Trump said in his statement on Truth Social regarding his decision, ‘Immigrants from dangerous places, who come from dangerous places with US visas, are organising terrorist attacks one after another.’ In addition, President Trump said, ‘The US cannot receive immigration from any country where we cannot investigate and screen those who want to enter the country safely and reliably.’ Adding that the restrictions depend on the seriousness of the threat, Trump also stated that the list of countries to which the ban applies could be revised if improvements are made.
