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flag The UK restricted visas for citizens of the DRC, Angola, and Namibia to pressure cooperation on deporting illegal migrants and criminals.

flag The UK has restricted visas for citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Namibia over concerns about cooperation on returning illegal migrants and criminals. flag Angola and Namibia agreed to repatriate their nationals after UK threats of visa penalties, marking the first success of new immigration reforms. flag The DRC lost fast-track visa access and preferential treatment for officials, with warnings of a full visa ban if cooperation fails. flag The UK has removed over 50,000 people without legal status since July 2024, a 23% increase, as part of efforts to make refugee status temporary, extend permanent residency to 20 years, and limit asylum appeals. flag The changes, modeled on Denmark’s system, aim to reduce irregular Channel crossings and strengthen international enforcement.

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