The youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai has condemned President Trump’s executive order establishing new vetting measures for immigrants.
Yousafzai, 19, in a statement said “I am heartbroken that today President Trump is closing the door on children, mothers and fathers fleeing violence and war,”
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“I am heartbroken that America is turning its back on a proud history of welcoming refugees and immigrants — the people who helped build your country, ready to work hard in exchange for a fair chance at a new life.”
“I am heartbroken for girls like my friend Zaynab, who fled wars in three countries — Somalia, Yemen and Egypt — before she was even 17. Two years ago she received a visa to come to the United States. She learned English, graduated high school and is now in college studying to be a human rights lawyer.”
Trump in his latest executive orders, including one that reportedly will suspend the U.S. refugee program for 120 days.
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Trump’s decree suspends the entire US refugee resettlement program for at least 120 days while tough new vetting rules are established.
Meanwhile, no visas will be issued for 90 days to migrants or visitors from seven mainly-Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
