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UK threatens Eritrean travel ban over 18% of small boat arrivals

UK threatens Eritrean travel ban over 18% of small boat arrivals

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Eritreans made up 18% of small boat arrivals in the 12 months to June, the largest share of any nationality. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats can't travel more than 60km from London without permission, and VIPs lose fast-track visas. The Home Office says that mirrors limits on British officials in Asmara, and Angola and Namibia backed down before restrictions began.

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