The executive order from President Donald Trump temporarily banning refugees and travellers to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries – Syria, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen – has faced widespread condemnation. Donald Trump defends Muslim-countries travel ban amid protests: 'our country needs strong borders' – live Read moreNot all the governments of the countries affected have released official statements about the ban, but some who are have responded with anger and outrage. Iraqis lament Trump travel ban that disregards their service to America Read moreSyriaWith the continuing humanitarian crisis in Syria reaching critical levels, it’s unsurprising that President Bashar al-Assad’s government hasn’t yet released a statement on travel restrictions applied to his citizens. On Sunday, the first US combat loss under President Trump was suffered in Yemen when a US soldier died during an assault on al-Qaida. Libya and SomaliaSo far, neither country has released an official statement in response to the ban.

Source: The Guardian January 29, 2017 14:16 UTC