The Trump administration is considering a sweeping expansion of its travel restrictions, targeting citizens from up to 43 countries. However, Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is notably not on the list of countries affected by the proposed restrictions.
This was disclosed by New York Times based on a draft proposal, developed by U.S. diplomatic and security officials, outlines a “red” list of 11 countries whose citizens would be outright banned from entering the United States.
The countries included in this group are Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
In addition to the red list, the proposal introduces an “orange” category, which imposes sharp restrictions on visas for citizens of countries such as Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Turkmenistan.
A third category, labeled “yellow,” includes countries that will be given 60 days to address security concerns before further measures are decided. These nations include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vanuatu, and Zimbabwe.
Despite widespread speculation, Nigeria does not appear on any of the lists, and it remains unclear whether it will be included in any final travel ban order.
The Trump administration has yet to confirm the final list of countries, which may change as officials continue to review security and diplomatic concerns.
The proposed travel ban is viewed as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to tighten U.S. immigration policies and address security concerns, particularly around the issuance of visas and entry into the country.
While some nations may face severe restrictions, Nigeria’s absence from the list offers a sign of potential diplomatic relief for its citizens.US Travel Ban: Nigeria Not Among 43 Restricted Countries
The Trump administration is considering a sweeping expansion of its travel restrictions, targeting citizens from up to 43 countries. However, Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is notably not on the list of countries affected by the proposed restrictions.
This was disclosed by New York Times based on a draft proposal, developed by U.S. diplomatic and security officials, outlines a “red” list of 11 countries whose citizens would be outright banned from entering the United States.
The countries included in this group are Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
In addition to the red list, the proposal introduces an “orange” category, which imposes sharp restrictions on visas for citizens of countries such as Belarus, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Turkmenistan.
A third category, labeled “yellow,” includes countries that will be given 60 days to address security concerns before further measures are decided. These nations include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vanuatu, and Zimbabwe.
Despite widespread speculation, Nigeria does not appear on any of the lists, and it remains unclear whether it will be included in any final travel ban order.
The Trump administration has yet to confirm the final list of countries, which may change as officials continue to review security and diplomatic concerns.
The proposed travel ban is viewed as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to tighten U.S. immigration policies and address security concerns, particularly around the issuance of visas and entry into the country.
While some nations may face severe restrictions, Nigeria’s absence from the list offers a sign of potential diplomatic relief for its citizens.
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