Sri Lanka, June 9 -- A new travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump, citing various security concerns, came into effect today (9).

The ban fully restricts citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States.

These nations include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

Additionally, partial travel restrictions have been placed on individuals from seven other countries, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela will be partially restricted.%MCEPASTEBIN%

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