Trump bans entry to US from seven countries

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a complete ban on entry into the country for citizens of seven countries starting January 1. The list includes Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria, Laos, and Sierra Leone. The new restriction applies to foreign nationals who previously could cross the U.S. border. The U.S. government emphasized that the goal is to strengthen control over national security.

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The U.S. previously applied similar restrictions as part of its anti-terrorism measures, establishing lists of countries whose citizens are subject to entry restrictions.