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UK threatens visa ban on Eritrean nationals
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Eritrean refused asylum seekers deported in the past four years
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that Eritrean citizens could face a complete entry ban unless Eritrea accepts more rejected asylum seekers and foreign criminals. Eritrea’s returns cooperation was withdrawn earlier in 2026, according to the Home Office.
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Shabana Mahmood warned that Eritrean citizens could face a complete ban on entering the UK unless Eritrea accepts more rejected asylum seekers and criminals.
“take back your nationals or face a complete ban on your citizens entering the UK”
AllegedThe Home Office said Eritrea withdrew cooperation with the UK on returns earlier in 2026.
“The warning comes after Eritrea abruptly withdrew returns cooperation earlier this year, the Home Office said.”
Eritrean VIPs and officials lost fast-track access to UK visas.
“VIPs and officials from the east African country have already been stripped of fast-track access to UK visas”