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Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee


Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted

A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump administration claimed he poses a risk to US foreign policy is a former employee of the British government who was extensively vetted before working at the embassy in Beirut.

Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate from a Columbia University master’s programme, was arrested at home on 9 March as he returned with his wife from a dinner to break their fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/13/mahmoud-khalil-columbia-british-government-work

Author : Ruth Michaelson

Publish date : 2025-03-13 15:29:00

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