The British government blocked Swedish author and Lund University associate professor Andreas Malm from entering the country ahead of a scheduled speaking engagement in London. Organizers at the left-wing publication Tribune had slated Malm to speak alongside Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori about state crackdowns on speech and activist bans. Both Tribune and Malm's publisher, Verso Books, condemned the denial, with Verso noting it marked the first time in over 55 years that an administration barred one of its authors. The move reflects continued strict border measures previously used against other prominent pro-Palestine figures.
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The travel ban reflects an ongoing pattern of Britain excluding international pro-Palesti…: The travel ban reflects an ongoing pattern of Britain excluding international pro-Palestine voices from entering the country.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government continues to face backlash over its handling of…: Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government continues to face backlash over its handling of speech related to the Gaza conflict.
Andreas Malm has condemned the official entry denial as scandalous and called for the rul…: Andreas Malm has condemned the official entry denial as scandalous and called for the ruling to be reversed.
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The UK has barred Swedish author and climate activist Andreas Malm from entering the country ahead of a pro-Palestine event in London, marking the latest move in Labour’s crackdown on speakers critical of British support for Israel.
Immigration officials turned Malm away, telling him his presence “may not be considered to be conducive to the public good”. They provided no further evidence or explanation.
Malm described the decision by Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government as “scandalous”.
The Lund University associate professor of human ecology was due to speak next week at an event titled “Washington’s global reign of terror and Britain’s role in reinforcing it”.
He would have appeared alongside Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, which the British government has proscribed over its anti-genocide activism.
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