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What does a visa ban achieve?
A full visa ban would prevent all Eritrean nationals from entering the UK, impacting students, tourists, and business visitors, not just diplomats. The Home Secretary hopes this pressure will force Eritrea to cooperate on migrant returns, but it risks damaging broader relations and economic exchange between the two countries.
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