U.S.

President Donald Trump has introduced sweeping new travel bans and restrictions affecting 19 countries, citing national security and immigration enforcement as the driving factors behind the move.

The Trump administration claims the action targets nations with "inadequate traveler screening processes," the presence of terrorist organizations, and poor cooperation in repatriating their citizens who are deported from the United States.

Some of the countries were also highlighted for having high rates of visa overstays. 12 countries face full travel bans A total of 12 countries have been completely banned from entering the United States under the new directive.