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LBCI
3 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran says US travel ban shows 'deep hostility' for Iranians, Muslims
Iran's foreign ministry said a U.S. travel ban that includes Iran showed "deep hostility of American decision-makers towards the Iranian people and Muslims," the ministry posted on the X platform on Saturday. Reuters
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iran says US travel ban shows ‘deep hostility' for Iranians, Muslims
Iran's foreign ministry said a US travel ban that includes Iran showed 'deep hostility of American decision-makers toward the Iranian people and Muslims,' the ministry posted on the X platform on Saturday.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
How countries responded to Trump's travel ban
US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries, which goes into effect on 9 countries listed are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Nationals from a further seven countries - Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela - will face partial travel far, only the African Union, which represents all 55 nations on the African continent, Somalia and Venezuela have responded. Here is what they said. The African Union called on the US to "engage in constructive dialogue with the countries concerned".In a statement, it appealed to the US to exercise its sovereign right to protect its borders and its citizens' security "in a manner that is balanced, evidence-based, and reflective of the long-standing partnership between the United States and Africa".The union said it remains concerned about the "potential negative impact of such measures", and added that it "stands ready to support efforts that promote understanding, resolve concerns, and strengthen cooperation". LIVE: 'We don't want them': Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from entering USWHAT WE KNOW: Trump's latest travel banREAD: Why were these 12 countries on Trump's travel-ban list?AFRICA: Trump hits 10 African countries with travel ban and restrictionsThe ban has drawn ire from Venezuela, whose Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned Venezuelans in the US."The truth is being in the United States is a big risk for anybody, not just for Venezuelans," he warned, adding that the US is governed by what he called "bad people - it's fascism, they are supremacists who think they own the world and persecute our people for no reason".Venezuela is one of the seven countries listed with partial starting his second term, Trump has deported a number of Venezuelans alleged to be gang members to El whose nationals are banned, had a different response and made an immediate promise to work with the US to address security ambassador to the US, Dahir Hassan Abdi, said in a statement: "Somalia values its longstanding relationship with the United States and stands ready to engage in dialogue to address the concerns raised."Trump's proclamation stated that the list would be evaluated in three months time, and then every six months after that. "The list is subject to revision based on whether material improvements are made, and likewise new countries can be added as threats emerge around the world," he explained on Truth Social. In his video shared to the platform, he said: "We cannot have open migration from any country where we cannot safely and reliably vet and screen those who see to enter the United States." As well as security risks, Trump's proclamation gave other reasons such as the listed countries having "taken advantage" of the US by exploiting its visa system, as well as nationals from certain countries, "pose significant risks" of overstaying their visas.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Donald Trump travel ban hits Somalia, Eritrea, Libya and seven other African countries
Africa is the continent worst affected by the travel ban announced by US President Donald Trump, with seven of the 12 countries on the list, which comes into effect on order prohibits people from Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan - as well as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, Iran and Yemen - from entering the US. In addition, there will be travel restrictions on people from Burundi, Sierra Leone, Togo, Cuba, Laos, Turkmenistan and Venezuela - they will no longer be able to travel to the US on certain visas."We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm," Trump said in a video posted on X. The US president said the list could be revised if "material improvements" were made and additional countries could also be added as "threats emerge around the world".The White House said these "common-sense restrictions" would "protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors".Live updates: Trump signs ban on travel to US by nationals from 12 countriesWhat we know about Trump's latest travel banIn a video posted to his Truth Social website, Trump said the recent alleged terror attack in Boulder, Colorado "underscored the extreme dangers" posed by foreign nationals who had not been "properly vetted".However, the suspect in that attack is an Egyptian national and Egypt is not one of the affected to the White House explanation of the travel ban, countries such as Libya, Somalia and Sudan lack competent authorities which can issue passports or civil documents and conduct "appropriate screening measures".All are currently embroiled in civil addition, the White House said: "A persistent terrorist threat also emanates from Somalia's territory" and there was a "historical terrorist presence within Libya's territory".The other countries affected had high rates of people overstaying their visas, ranging from 15% in Togo to 70% for some types of visa for nationals of Equatorial immediately pledged to work with the US to address any security a statement, Somali ambassador to the US, Dahir Hassan Abdi, said his country "values its longstanding relationship" with ban takes effect on 9 June, a cushion that avoids the chaos that unfolded at airports nationwide when a similar measure took effect with virtually no notice eight years issued before that date will not be revoked, the order travel ban fulfils a promise Trump made during his 2024 election campaign and is likely to draw swift legal challenges. He signed a similar order in 2017, during his first term in featured some of the same countries as his latest order, including Libya, Somalia and called that a "Muslim ban" as the seven countries initially listed were Muslim White House revised the policy, ultimately adding two non-Muslim majority countries, North Korea and was upheld by the Supreme Court in Joe Biden, who succeeded Trump, repealed the ban in 2021, calling it "a stain on our national conscience". You may also be interested in: Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames TrumpTrump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pactHow jeans and diamonds pushed Lesotho to the top of Trump's tariffs list Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Trump travel ban to ‘sow division and vilify communities'
Update: Date: 2025-06-05T09:38:37.000Z Title: Nearly five months into his second term,', 'Donald Trump', 'has announced a new sweeping travel ban that could reshape the US's borders more dramatically than any policy in modern memory. Content: Nearly five months into his second term, Donald Trump has announced a new sweeping travel ban that could reshape the US's borders more dramatically than any policy in modern memory. The restrictions, revealed through a presidential proclamation on Wednesday, would target citizens from more than a dozen countries – creating a three-tiered system of escalating barriers to entry. The proclamation represents one of the most ambitious attempts to reshape the US's approach to global mobility in modern history and potentially affects millions of people coming to the United States for relocation, travel, work or school. Update: Date: 2025-06-05T09:29:06.000Z Title: Opening summary: Trump travel ban to 'sow division and vilify communities' Content: Good morning, and welcome to our blog covering developments in US politics and Donald Trump's administration as international aid groups and affected countries reacted to the sweeping order banning travel from 12 countries and restricting visitors from seven others, with claims that it will sow division and vilify communities. The nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen will be 'fully' restricted from entering the US, according to the proclamation. Meanwhile, the entry of nationals of Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela will be partially restricted. In a video released on social media, Trump tied the new ban to Sunday's terror attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying it underscored the dangers posed by some visitors who overstay visas. The suspect in the attack is from Egypt, a country that is not on Trump's restricted list. The Department of Homeland Security says he overstayed a tourist visa. 'This policy is not about national security – it is about sowing division and vilifying communities that are seeking safety and opportunity in the United States,' said Abby Maxman, president of Oxfam America. Few of the affected countries have so far responded but Somalia immediately pledged to work with the US to address security issues. 'Somalia values its longstanding relationship with the United States and stands ready to engage in dialogue to address the concerns raised,' Dahir Hassan Abdi, the Somali ambassador to the United States, said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, a close ally of president Nicolas Maduro, described the US government as fascist and warned Venezuelans of being in the US. The truth is being in the United States is a big risk for anybody, not just for Venezuelans … They persecute our countrymen, our people for no reason.' We'll be covering all the developments in this story and you can read our report here: In other news: Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into Joe Biden's actions as president, alleging top aides masked his predecessor's 'cognitive decline'. The investigation will build on a Republican-led campaign already under way to discredit the former president. Biden issued a statement dismissing the idea of a cover-up as 'ridiculous'. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with Trump on Thursday, hoping to build a personal relationship despite discord over Ukraine and the threat of a trade war. The president is due to greet Merz at 11.30am EST. Trump is committed to passing his so-called 'big beautiful' tax bill in the US Senate despite opposition from billionaire Elon Musk, a White House official said on Wednesday. The official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, added that the White House will not consult Musk on every policy decision. Estimates say that the bill could add $2.4trn to the deficit. Musk has stepped up attacks on the bill on X, urging supporters to 'Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL.'
