4 h. ago Who is Francesca Orsini, the JNU and London University scholar denied entry at Delhi airport?

Who is Francesca Orsini, the JNU and London University scholar denied entry at Delhi airport?  Times of India

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6 h. ago Who is Francesca Orsini? Hindi scholar and London University prof ‘blacklisted’, deported from Delhi Airport

Who is Francesca Orsini? Hindi scholar and London University prof ‘blacklisted’, deported from Delhi Airport  Mint

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19 h. ago London University Professor Deported From Delhi Airport Over Visa Violations

London University Professor Deported From Delhi Airport Over Visa Violations  NDTV

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22 h. ago Another scholar denied entry into India: Francesca Orsini on plane back to London, ‘no explanation given’

Another scholar denied entry into India: Francesca Orsini on plane back to London, ‘no explanation given’  ThePrint

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7 d. ago Influencer ‘Big John’ Fisher detained and denied entry to Australia: ‘No bosh’

Influencer told he had a tourist visa that didn’t allow him to engage in paid work or promotional appearances

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1 week ago Gaza PhD student ‘heartbroken’ as family blocked from entering the UK

Manar al-Houbi’s husband and children refused entry despite her winning a scholarship to cover tuition fees, living costs and housing for them allA Gaza PhD student who won a fully funded scholarship to the University of Glasgow has spoken of her heartbreak at her family being denied entry to the UK.In May, Manar al-Houbi received confirmation of her successful application. “It felt almost too good to be true,” she said. As well as her tuition fees, her scholarship from a charity, the Council for At Risk Academics (Cara), covers housing and living costs for her and all family members. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nearly 100 years after her death, Oxford’s first female Indigenous scholar honoured

Mākereti Papakura died weeks before handing in her thesis at Oxford university documenting the life and customs of her tribe, work that is still used by Māori todayMore than 100 years ago, a Māori woman packed up her life as a tour guide and entertainer in New Zealand and set off for England, where she would soon make history by enrolling at Oxford university.In a tragic turn, Mākereti Papakura – believed to be the first woman from an Indigenous community to study at the university – died just weeks before completing her thesis, and in the decades since, her family has fought to have her degree recognised. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong activist says Singapore denied him entry for ‘political reasons’

Nathan Law, who is based in London, says he was going to attend a closed-door, invitation-only event

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3 w. ago Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore

Chinese territory issued bounty for arrest of former student leader of the Umbrella Movement protest group

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3 w. ago Celtic release findings of Independent Review into policing before Rangers clash

CELTIC have denied having any knowledge or involvement in the police operations that took place before the Old Firm derby on March 16. The Scottish champions received a large number of complaints from supporters after almost 100 fans were denied entry for the fixture amid police concerns. They were refused access into the game after...

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