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Free Malaysia Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect tomorrow
Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno instructed his government to stop granting visas to US citizens in response to the ban. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump's order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the US goes into effect at 12.01am tomorrow, a move the president promulgated to protect the country from 'foreign terrorists'. The countries affected by the latest travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The entry of people from seven other countries – Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela – will be partially restricted. Trump, a Republican, said the countries subject to the most severe restrictions were determined to harbour a 'large-scale presence of terrorists', fail to cooperate on visa security, have an inability to verify travellers' identities, as well as inadequate record-keeping of criminal histories and high rates of visa overstays in the US. He cited last Sunday's incident in Boulder, Colorado, in which an Egyptian national tossed a gasoline bomb into a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators as an example of why the new curbs are needed. But Egypt is not part of the travel ban. The travel ban forms part of Trump's policy to restrict immigration into the US and is reminiscent of a similar move in his first term when he barred travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations. Officials and residents in countries whose citizens will soon be banned expressed dismay and disbelief. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said he had instructed his government to stop granting visas to US citizens in response to Trump's action. 'Chad has neither planes to offer nor billions of dollars to give, but Chad has its dignity and its pride,' he said in a Facebook post, referring to countries such as Qatar, which gifted the US a luxury airplane for Trump's use and promised to invest billions of dollars in the US. Afghans who worked for the US or US-funded projects and were hoping to resettle in the US expressed fear that the travel ban would force them to return to their country, where they could face reprisal from the Taliban. Democratic US lawmakers also voiced concern about the policies. 'Trump's travel ban on citizens from over 12 countries is draconian and unconstitutional,' said US representative Ro Khanna on social media late on Thursday. 'People have a right to seek asylum.'
Al Arabiya
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Trump's travel ban on 12 countries goes into effect early Monday
US President Donald Trump's order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States goes into effect at 12:01 am ET (0401 GMT) on Monday, a move the president promulgated to protect the country from 'foreign terrorists.' The countries affected by the latest travel ban are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The entry of people from seven other countries - Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela - will be partially restricted. Trump, a Republican, said the countries subject to the most severe restrictions were determined to harbor a 'large-scale presence of terrorists,' fail to cooperate on visa security, have an inability to verify travelers' identities, as well as inadequate record-keeping of criminal histories and high rates of visa overstays in the United States. He cited last Sunday's incident in Boulder, Colorado, in which an Egyptian national tossed a gasoline bomb into a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators as an example of why the new curbs are needed. But Egypt is not part of the travel ban. The travel ban forms part of Trump's policy to restrict immigration into the United States and is reminiscent of a similar move in his first term when he barred travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations. Officials and residents in countries whose citizens will soon be banned expressed dismay and disbelief. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said he had instructed his government to stop granting visas to US citizens in response to Trump's action. Afghans who worked for the US or US-funded projects and were hoping to resettle in the US expressed fear that the travel ban would force them to return to their country, where they could face reprisal from the Taliban. Democratic US lawmakers also voiced concern about the policies. 'Trump's travel ban on citizens from over 12 countries is draconian and unconstitutional,' said US Representative Ro Khanna on social media late on Thursday. 'People have a right to seek asylum.'
NHK
3 days ago
- Business
- NHK
African countries react harshly to Trump's travel ban to US
Officials from African countries named on the travel ban list of the administration of US President Donald Trump have raised objections and concerns about the move. The White House said on Wednesday that Trump signed a proclamation banning travel to the United States in principle by nationals of countries in regions including the Middle East and Africa. It cited terrorism and other national security concerns. The ban was imposed on 12 countries, seven of which are in Africa. Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno wrote on social media on Thursday that he instructed his government to act in accordance with the principles of reciprocity and suspend the issuance of visas to US citizens. He added that Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but that it has its dignity and pride. The African Union issued a statement saying the AU Commission "remains concerned about the potential negative impact of such measures on people-to-people ties," which "have been carefully nurtured over decades." The entry ban comes as African countries have already been increasingly distrustful of the Trump administration as it earlier announced a cut to foreign aid.
Arab News
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Chadian president leaves Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah
JEDDAH: Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno departed Saudi Arabia on Saturday, having performed Umrah. Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi and several other officials accompanied the president to the airport to wish him farewell. The chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council, Lt. Gen. Abdelfattah Al-Burhann, also left Jeddah on Saturday after performing Umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Burhann was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah Region, and several other officials.
Saudi Gazette
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Chadian president meets with Saudi deputy foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Chadian President Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno met with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji on Friday as part of the Saudi official's visit to Chad. Al-Khuraiji conveyed to the president greetings from King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with their wishes for Chad's continued growth and prosperity. The two officials discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments. Also present at the meeting were Chadian Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullah Saber Fadl and Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali Bin Hassan Jafar.
