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Palestinian-American journalist detained in Switzerland for three days and deported

Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah was arrested, jailed for two days, and deported from Switzerland while traveling to speak at an event in Zurich.
Abunimah was questioned by police upon arrival and later violently arrested by three plainclothes officers on January 25, according to eyewitnesses.
Following his deportation on January 27, Abunimah stated he was accused of offending Swiss law but was not informed of any specific crime.
The UN special rapporteurs condemned Abunimah's detention, calling it shocking and urging Switzerland to investigate and release him.

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freepress.org

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Orinoco Tribune

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workers.org

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