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UK Threatens Eritrean Visa Ban
UK threatens visa ban on Eritreans unless they accept more deportees.
In brief
UK threatens visa ban on Eritreans unless they accept more deportees. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatens to ban all Eritreans from entering UK unless East Africa accepts more citizens facing deportation. Originally reported by Allafrica.
UK Visa Ban Threat
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatens to ban all Eritrean nationals from entering UK unless East Africa accepts more citizens facing deportation.
Eritrean Diplomats Restricted
Initial measures restrict Eritrean diplomats from travelling more than 60km outside London without permission.
UK Stops Fast-Track Visas
The UK will also stop fast-track visas for VIPs.
Eritrea Condemns Move
Eritrea has condemned the move as a political gimmick, accusing the UK of failing to engage in meaningful dialogue.
The headline
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatens to ban all Eritreans from entering UK unless East Africa accepts more citizens facing deportation.
