See the 19 Countries Banned by Donald Trump in the New Travel Order – Majority Are African Nations

 U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new travel restriction order affecting 19 countries, sparking global criticism over the heavy targeting of African nations.

The proclamation, which takes effect from 12:01 a.m. on Monday, imposes outright travel bans on 12 countries and stricter entry conditions on seven others.

Here’s a breakdown of the countries affected:

Outright Travel Bans (12 Countries):

1. Afghanistan
2. Myanmar (Burma)
3. Chad
4. Republic of Congo
5. Equatorial Guinea
6. Eritrea
7. Haiti
8. Iran
9. Libya
10. Somalia
11. Sudan
12. Yemen

🚫 Stricter Entry Restrictions (7 Countries):

1. Burundi
2. Cuba
3. Laos
4. Sierra Leone
5. Togo
6. Turkmenistan
7. Venezuela

In total, 10 of the 19 countries affected are in Africa, prompting outrage from rights advocates who accuse the former president of discriminatory policy moves that mirror the controversial “Muslim Ban” introduced in 2017.

Trump defended the decision, stating:

“I must act to protect the national security and national interest of the United States and its people.”

According to the order, these countries were flagged for either “security concerns,” “weak information-sharing,” or “hostile attitudes toward the U.S.”

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Critics argue that the bans are politically and racially motivated, with many of the targeted nations having no significant history of terrorism or threats to the U.S.

This move marks a continuation of Trump’s hardline stance on immigration and foreign policy, a strategy that repeatedly sparked domestic lawsuits and international backlash during his administration.

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