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Swiss police detained journalist Ali Abunimah despite no threat

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Swiss authorities detained and expelled Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah despite federal agencies rejecting a ban on his entry, newly obtained documents have revealed. The executive director of The Electronic Intifada was forcibly taken by undercover police while walking in Zurich on his way to speak at an event about Palestine last month. During his detention, Abunimah was reportedly locked in a cell 24 hours a day, denied access to his lawy…

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Swiss police detained journalist Ali Abunimah despite no threat

Swiss authorities detained and expelled Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah despite federal agencies rejecting a ban on his entry, newly obtained documents have revealed. The executive director of The Electronic Intifada was forcibly taken by undercover police while walking in Zurich on his way to speak at an event about Palestine last month. During his detention, Abunimah was reportedly locked in a cell 24 hours a day, denied access to his lawy…

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The Electronic IntifadaThe Electronic Intifada

Swiss federal police opposed Ali Abunimah entry ban, files reveal

Police, immigration and intelligence services said journalist posed no "security" risk.

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The Electronic Intifada: Swiss federal police opposed Ali Abunimah entry ban, files reveal - Brave New Europe

Swiss federal authorities rejected a request to ban Ali Abunimah from entering the country, official documents seen by The Electronic Intifada show. But this decision was hastily overturned, possibly due to political interference. As a consequence, The Electronic Intifada’s executive director was abducted without warning by undercover police off a Zurich street while on his way to give a talk about Palestine last month. Read HERE The post The El…

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The Electronic Intifada broke the news in on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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