President Trump has issued a travel ban that affects the citizens of Myanmar, among other countries. This ban, announced on Wednesday night, aims to prevent immigration from nations that the president has deemed to have a high presence of terrorists and other concerns. The ban will take effect on Monday and applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
Many of these countries have experienced conflict or are under repressive regimes, and the travel ban will prevent individuals from seeking refuge in the United States. Additionally, citizens of seven other countries – Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela – will also be barred from entering the US on tourist and student visas, as well as settling permanently in the country.
In a statement on social media, President Trump stated that the ban is necessary to prevent individuals who wish to harm the country from entering. However, some readers may have difficulty accessing the full article due to JavaScript settings or subscription requirements. Thank you for your patience while we verify access.