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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Threatens Visa Ban On Eritreans Over Migrant Returns
Caption: UK Threatens Visa Ban On Eritreans Over Migrant Returns. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban Eritrean nationals from entering the UK unless the country's government accepts more returns of migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats will face restrictions on travelling outside London, while fast-track visas for VIPs will also be suspended. The government accused Eritrean authorities of abruptly withdrawing cooperation on returns earlier this year. Mahmood said Eritrea had been given opportunities to accept the return of criminals and people with no right to remain in Britain but had refused. Eritreans were the most common nationality among people arriving in the UK by small boats in the 12 months to June, accounting for 18% of arrivals. Mahmood warned that similar measures could be imposed on other countries that refuse to cooperate with UK returns. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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