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U.S. immigration authorities have detained and revoked the visa of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University near Boston who had voiced support for Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 - 15:37
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CCTV footage shows U.S. immigration authorities detaining Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk in Somerville, Massachusetts. The Turkish national had a valid F-1 visa to study in the U.S. Authorities have revoked her visa, saying she 'engaged in activities in support of Hamas'. It comes one year after she co-authored an opinion piece that criticized Tuft's stance on the war in Gaza.
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