Americans in Congo Barred From Direct Return Under New Trump Administration Policy

Citizens must first spend three weeks in another country before flying home

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.