8 minutes agoUS imposes travel bans on 12 countries' citizens, additional restrictions on others
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)President Donald Trump's administration has enacted a new travel ban banning entry into the United States for the citizens of 12 countries, starting this Monday. Under the decision, the ban includes citizens from: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. For [...]
Under the decision, the ban includes citizens from: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. For these countries, access to American territory will be banned entirely for security and political reasons.
In addition, additional restrictions have been announced for citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. These measures include stricter controls, restrictions on visa obtaining
In another controversial decision, President Trump has announced he will limit US entry for foreign citizens aiming to attend Harvard University studies or participate in exchange programmes organised by the institution. Restriction will have an initial six-month deadline, with a potential extension.
According to the White House statement, these measures aim to strengthen control over the immigration system and address, according to the administration, possible risks to national security. The State Department is also instructed to review visa status for foreign students currently attending US studies.
The decision has immediately sparked strong reactions from human rights organisations and academic institutions, which consider it a step back for freedom of movement and international exchange of knowledge.
