What is Trump’s new travel ban and which countries are affected? Here’s what to know

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What is Trump’s new travel ban and which countries are affected? Here’s what to know

A vendor waits for customers in front of the former U.S. embassy in Kabul on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a travel ban for 12 countries, including Afghanistan, from entering the U.S.

Citing national security concerns, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday banned citizens of 12 countries , primarily in Africa and the Middle East, from entering the United States and restricted access for citizens of seven other nations, resurrecting and expanding a hallmark policy of his first term.

Here’s what to know about the new rules.

Which countries are on Trump’s travel ban list?

The travel ban applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatoria