UK blocks entry for podcasters Hasan Piker an Cenk Uyghur over Israel criticism
UK blocks entry for podcasters Hasan Piker an Cenk Uyghur over Israel criticism
Britain blocks entry for podcasters Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker over 'criticising Israel'
The Times reported that UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood cancelled Uygur's Electronic Travel Authorisation prior to his departure
Turkish-American political commentator Cenk Uygur said he has been barred from entering the United Kingdom after authorities revoked his travel authorisation ahead of planned events in London and Oxford this week.
Uygur has repeatedly criticised Israel's military campaign in Gaza and described its actions as genocide.
Political commentator and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, Uygur's nephew, said on social media that British authorities had also revoked his visa.
"The UK has revoked my visa as well," Piker wrote, alleging the decision was made "at the behest of Israel". Piker is also scheduled to appear at SXSW London this week. South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual film and music event.