UAE deported student who wore Palestinian keffiyeh at graduation ceremony

The UAE has deported a student who wore the Palestinian keffiyeh and shouted "Free Palestine" at a graduation ceremony at Abu Dhabi's New York University campus in May.

According to Associated Press, the student - who has not been identified - was taken into police custody and then deported just days after the incident.

Students at the university told the news agency that prior to the ceremony they had been warned that "displaying the Palestinian flag anywhere on campus is not permitted", while an email was sent banning "cultural attire" at the graduation.

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