Palestinian photojournalist arrives in Edinburgh

A Palestinian photojournalist who was denied a visa last year for a Fringe event has today arrived in the country.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Aug 2016, 09:29 BST

Updated 15th Aug 2016, 10:38 BST

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Hamde Abu Rahma arriving at Edinburgh Waverly this morning. Picture; Pat Herd

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Hamde Abu Rahma, a photojournalist and activist, was denied a visa last year to come to Scotland.

Palestinian photographer ‘denied UK entry visa’

It is understood that he has arrived in the Capital to speak about his work with an event with the NUJ taking place at Tollcross Community Centre on Tuesday, August 16 at 7.30 pm.

The Tollcross Branch of the NUJ had agreed to support his visit to Edinburgh, however, he was unable to attend due to his visa refusal.