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SOAS University ‘concerned’ by reports of Sami Hamdi’s detention in US
The London university where British political commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi completed his studies has called for “full transparency and due process” regarding his detention in the US.
SOAS University of London said in a statement it was “deeply concerned” by reports of Hamdi’s detention, adding that “there is no indication that Mr Hamdi has violated any laws”.
“We urge the US authorities to ensure full transparency and due process in Mr Hamdi’s case, and to uphold his fundamental right to freedom of expression and movement.”
Hamdi, 35, was stopped at San Francisco international airport in California on October 26 and detained by agents from the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned Hamdi’s detention as “a blatant affront to free speech”, attributing his arrest to his criticism of Israel’s war on Gaza.
Hamdi, 35, was stopped at San Francisco international airport on October 26
Six people arrested at Maccabi Tel Aviv-Aston Villa football match
Police in the UK say six people have been arrested at the match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham tonight.
West Midlands Police said three of those were arrested for “racially aggravated public offences” and another was detained for breach of the peace.
Police had deployed hundreds of officers ahead of the UEFA Europa League match three weeks after Aston Villa barred travelling Israeli club supporters from attending due to threats of violence.
Around 200 pro-Palestinian demonstrators waved flags outside the stadium while about 40 people also turned up for a smaller pro-Israel counter-protest.
A campaign to ban Israeli teams from European and global football has gained momentum amid the country’s war on Gaza, with rights advocates stressing that more than 400 Palestinian footballers have been killed in Israeli attacks over the past two years.
Protesters display a massive Palestinian flag outside the stadium before the match
Still let the war criminals play their game... But at least they had a 3:1 ratio of police to protestors lol.
Six arrests were made amid a huge police operation, with more than 700 officers deployed for the Europa League match.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeknklzn39o
