UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed concern about the United States' new travel restriction, describing it as extremely broad and potentially discriminatory under international law. He highlighted that, while governments have the right to control their borders, they must also provide equal treatment and protection to all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or migration status, according to UN News.
Turk also warned that harsh rhetoric around the ban could fuel xenophobia and heighten resentment toward impacted populations.
US President Donald Trump signed the proclamation citing national security concerns. The ban, effective June 9, blocks entry from 12 countries, including Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Libya, UN News reported.
