President Donald Trump is poised to introduce a new travel ban targeting individuals from Afghanistan and Pakistan, as revealed by a recent Reuters report.
This initiative follows an executive order drafted by Trump, which instructed cabinet members to propose a list of countries for travel bans due to inadequate "vetting and screening information."
This forthcoming ban would expand the roster of "red" countries whose citizens are prohibited from entering the United States. During his first term, Trump implemented a travel ban that included nations such as Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. According to the New York Times, Afghanistan is set to join this list under a draft proposal, with Pakistan also being considered, as reported by Reuters.
According to The Post Millennial, this measure is part of a broader strategy to intensify the vetting process for individuals entering the United States, reflecting the Trump administration's focus on national security threats, including illegal immigration.
The new restrictions could potentially affect thousands of Afghans who had been previously approved for resettlement in the US as refugees by the Biden administration following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. This withdrawal led to the Taliban's resurgence and the tragic deaths of 13 U.S. soldiers at Abbey Gate. Notably, the Trump administration recently apprehended the alleged terrorist responsible for the bombing attack.
In a bid to bolster U.S. security, President Trump signed an executive order in January mandating stricter screening procedures for foreign nationals entering the country. This order also tasked Trump's cabinet with compiling a list of countries requiring heightened scrutiny due to their deficient "vetting and screening information."
Shawn VanDiver, head of #AfghanEvac, an activist coalition advocating for Afghan resettlement in the U.S., remarked, "While no official announcement has been made, multiple sources within the US government suggest a new travel restriction could be implemented within the next week."
Amid escalating challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where Islamist militants continue to pose threats to stability, Trump's directive underscores his unwavering commitment to safeguarding US security. This move is part of a comprehensive initiative to enhance screening processes and protect the nation from potential threats.
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