Trump bans citizens of Libya and 11 other countries from entering the US
US President Donald Trump has announced a new entry ban targeting citizens of 12 predominantly Muslim, Arab, and African countries, including Libya.
Trump cited national security concerns as the basis for the decision, which restricts entry for citizens from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
He said the move was prompted by a recent attack at a rally in Boulder, Colorado, carried out by a man who, according to authorities, had entered the US illegally.
In a video message, Trump said: 'The recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, highlighted the severe risks our country faces from foreign nationals entering without thorough vetting.'
Trump explained that the entry restrictions were largely based on issues such as visa overstays by citizens of certain countries, the failure of some states to implement adequate screening procedures, and the refusal of several governments to repatriate their nationals who violated immigration laws.
He emphasized that such behavior would no longer be tolerated and reiterated his commitment to holding these countries accountable. Tags: US President Donald Trump
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