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Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm has been denied entry to the United Kingdom by the Home Office, which cited his presence as not being conducive to the public good. Malm, known for his book 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline', was scheduled to speak at a conference organized by Tribune magazine alongside Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, which the UK has classified as a terrorist organization. Malm has expressed dismay at the ban, which he believes is linked to his scheduled appearance with Ammori. The event is set to proceed with Malm participating via video link. Prominent figures, including Sally Rooney and Tariq Ali, have criticized the decision, highlighting concerns over the suppression of free speech and academic freedom.
Malm has condemned the travel ban as a 'drift into authoritarianism', suggesting that his scheduled appearance at the conference with Ammori is the likely reason for the ban. He has denied any support or association with Palestine Action beyond the scheduled discussion.
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