The Trump administration has placed American citizens in Congo on a "do-not-board" list, preventing them from flying directly back to the United States, according to Ars Technica.
Under the policy, affected citizens must first spend 21 days in a third country before they are permitted to return home, Ars Technica reported.
The measure adds a significant hurdle for Americans seeking to leave Congo, requiring them to arrange an extended stopover abroad rather than traveling directly to the United States.
— Compiled from reporting by Ars Technica.