Dhaka, June 9 -- A new U.S. travel ban targeting citizens from 12 mostly African and Middle Eastern nations came into effect Monday, as immigration enforcement efforts under President Trump continue to intensify.

The proclamation, signed by Trump last week, bars entry to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, stricter visa rules now apply to individuals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela who are currently outside the U.S. and lack valid visas.

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