Afghanistan, Oct. 13 -- Reform UK has threatened visa restrictions, trade tariffs and other sanctions against Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Eritrea, Syria and Sudan if the countries refuse to accept people deported from Britain, as part of a proposed immigration crackdown if the party wins the next general election in 2029.

The party, led by Nigel Farage, outlined the measures as part of a broader plan announced on Monday to suspend the UK asylum system for five years, reject pending asylum applications and deport people whose claims are unsuccessful or no longer accepted under its proposed rules. Reuters reported that the plan would also involve restrictions on countries that refuse to cooperate with deportations.

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