International Trump's new entry ban for twelve states comes into force
The entry ban announced a few days ago by US President Donald Trump for citizens of twelve countries has come into force. According to a statement from the White House, the regulation has been in force since Monday morning (00:01 local time and 06:01 CEST).
09.06.2025, 07:57
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The entry ban announced last Wednesday applies to people from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. People from seven other countries - Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela - will only be allowed to enter the country on a restricted basis.
Human rights organizations have strongly criticized the entry ban. Amnesty International, for example, spoke on Platform X of a "discriminatory, racist and downright cruel" measure.
The regulation also provides for exceptions: for example, for people with a permanent residence permit for the USA ("green card"), dual nationals with a passport from a country not affected or certain family members of US citizens. Diplomats, participants in international sporting events, recognized refugees and local Afghans with special visas are also exempt.
Reminder of the "Muslim Ban" from Trump's first term in office
Trump had already issued a controversial entry ban during his first term of office (2017-2021). At the time, the so-called "Muslim Ban" prohibited refugees and citizens of several predominantly Muslim countries from entering the USA - including Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Iraq was later removed from the list.
The measure came into force without warning and caused chaotic conditions at international airports. Even people with valid residence permits were initially detained or sent back. The "Muslim Ban" strained relations with the countries affected, separated families and plunged many people into uncertainty. At the same time, a broad counter-movement quickly formed. After massive protests and legal disputes, the Trump administration revised the rules.
