UK threatens visa restrictions on Eritrea over repatriation of asylum seekers

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced that visa restrictions will be imposed on Eritreans because the Eritrean government has refused to accept the return of asylum seekers. The measures include limiting the movement of Eritrean diplomats outside of London and ending fast-track visa services for VIPs. Eritreans make up approximately 18% of irregular migrants arriving in the UK via small boats. The UK government stated that other countries like Angola and Namibia have cooperated, leading to averted sanctions. The Eritrean embassy in London has not responded to requests for comment regarding the situation.