UK Blocks Online Commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from Entering Country
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British authorities barred online commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur from entering the United Kingdom. The two were scheduled to appear at public events. The decision was announced by the Home Office.
What’s verified
British authorities blocked two online commentators from entering the UK ahead of scheduled public appearances.
Not yet confirmed
The reason given by the Home Office for the cancellation of their electronic travel authorizations (from one source: that their presence “may not be conducive to the public good”).
The specific events they were scheduled to attend (from one source: SXSW London and the Oxford Union).
The relationship between the two men (from one source: Piker is Uygur’s nephew).
Reactions from the individuals and others (from one source: comments by Piker, Uygur, Labour lawmaker David Taylor, and Green Party leader Zack Polanski).
Any prior comments by Piker regarding Hamas (from one source: a statement on a podcast).
Key figures
Hasan Piker, online streamer and commentator
Cenk Uygur, host of “The Young Turks” online political talk show
David Taylor, Labour lawmaker who called for Piker to be blocked
Zack Polanski, Green Party leader
Sources: abcnews.com, NBC News
