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More than half of the 43 countries whose citizens could face restrictions under a possible Washington travel ban are in Africa.
The “red” list of countries drafted by the US State Department — meaning all travel would be prohibited — includes Libya, Somalia, and Sudan, The New York Times reported. Officials familiar with the matter told the paper that the Trump administration’s proposed plans are broader than those imposed during his first term.
Citizens of countries on the draft “orange” list — including Eritrea, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan — would find visas sharply restricted but not cut off, while those on the “yellow” list will have 60 days to address Washington’s concerns. Countries on the lists share characteristics, The Times noted: “They are generally Muslim-majority or otherwise nonwhite, poor and have governments that are considered weak or corrupt.”
