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Trump Expands List of Countries Facing Travel Ban Restrictions

December 16, 2025

President Donald Trump has expanded the travel ban to include five additional countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria, while also imposing new entry restrictions on several other nations. This decision follows a recent incident involving the shooting of two National Guard troops and is part of ongoing efforts to tighten U. S. immigration standards.

Trump Expands List of Countries Facing Travel Ban Restrictions

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Five new countries added to the travel ban: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.
The expansion follows the arrest of an Afghan national linked to the shooting of two National Guard troops.
The travel ban now includes full restrictions for 17 countries.
The initiative aims to enhance U. S. entry standards for immigration and travel.

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