Washington [US], June 6: US President Donald Trump imposed a travel ban on 12 countries on Wednesday, citing security risks.
"As President, I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people," Trump said in a proclamation. "We will restore the travel ban, some people call it the Trump travel ban, and keep the radical Islamic terrorists out of our country that was upheld by the Supreme Court." The ban fully restricts the entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Those from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela will be partially restricted, Trump's proclamation adds.
In a video on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said new countries may be added "as threats emerge" around the world.
"In the 21st century we've seen one terror attack after another carried out by foreign visa over-stayers from dangerous places all over the world." Restrictions could also be removed, if "material improvements" were made, he added.
"Very simply we cannot have open migration from any country where we can not safely and reliably vet and screen those who seek to enter the United States," he said. "We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm, and nothing will stop us from keeping America safe." A fact sheet issued by the White House stated that some of the named countries had "inadequate screening and vetting processes, hindering America's ability to identify potential security threats before entry." (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune