Somali and Sudanese refugees living in Kenya will now face greater hurdles in their efforts to seek asylum in the United States following a new proclamation signed by President Donald Trump.
Announced on Wednesday, June 4, the directive bars entry into the U.S. for individuals from 12 countries, part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. to curb what it labels as “unlawful” migration.
The countries affected by the ban include the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Chad.
The policy also imposes partial travel restrictions on citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.
“We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm,” President Trump stated in a video shared on X.
While the exact implications for individuals from the affected countries living abroad—such as refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp—remain uncertain, the ban marks a significant setback for many seeking refuge from conflict and instability in their home countries.
