Opponents of the bans argued that the policies were aimed at barring Muslims from the United States. Country listThe 11 countries to face further hurdles are those whose refugees are currently required to undergo higher-level security screening known as Security Advisory Opinions, or SAOs. Officials declined to name the 11 countries. Refugees International, an advocacy group, said the decision amounted to "a new and near-total ban on admission of refugees from 11 nationality groups." Of the countries, Iraq, Syria, Somalia and Iran sent by far the most refugees to the United States.

Source: bd News24 October 25, 2017 00:00 UTC