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flag University of Southern Maine canceled a Palestine conference over security concerns linked to a sanctioned UN official, sparking debate over academic freedom and political pressure.

flag The University of Southern Maine canceled a Palestine conference days before it was set to occur, citing unspecified security concerns linked to a planned Zoom session with UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who is under U.S. sanctions. flag Despite organizers offering to remove her, the university refused, following pressure from pro-Israel state senators who threatened funding cuts. flag The event was later hosted by First Parish Church in Gorham, drawing criticism over academic freedom and political pressure on institutions amid growing public opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza.

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