Trump announces ban on nationals from 12 countries

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing the need to protect against foreign terrorists and other security threats.

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00:00U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States.

00:08According to him, the move was needed to protect against what he called as foreign terrorists and other security threats.

00:17The countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

00:30The entry of people from seven other countries, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela will be partially restricted.

00:41He added that the list is subject to revision based on whether material improvements are made.

00:47And likewise, new countries can be added as threats emerge around the world.

00:51The proclamation is effective on Monday, June 9th at 12.01am EDT.

00:56Visas issued before that date will not be revoked, the orders say.

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