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US Judge Lifts Visa Restrictions on Somalia and 74 Other Countries

22 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 13

A US judge has reportedly lifted visa restrictions that previously applied to Somalia and 74 other countries. This decision could potentially ease travel and immigration processes for Somali citizens to the United States. The ruling marks a significant development in US immigration policy affecting multiple nations.

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