Britain's Home Secretary has issued a tough statement against Eritrea, demanding that the African country accept back its citizens who are subject to deportation from Britain. In case of refusal, Eritrean authorities have been threatened with restrictions on access to British visas for its citizens. This move reflects growing pressure on the British government over issues of controlling illegal migration and deporting individuals who have been denied the right to remain in the country. The problem is that a number of states, including Eritrea, have traditionally been reluctant to cooperate with British authorities on the acceptance of deported citizens, which creates difficulties for Britain's immigration system. The Home Secretary's ultimatum is part of a broader strategy of using visa restrictions as a tool to pressure countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens. Such measures have already been used by Britain and other countries against states unwilling to cooperate on readmission issues. It remains unclear how Eritrean authorities will respond to the ultimatum issued and whether the statement will be followed by the actual introduction of visa sanctions. The situation remains under the control of the British government, which continues to push for compliance with migration agreements with foreign states.