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April 22, 2016

Head of Syrian Rescue Group Denied Entry to U.S. to Receive Award
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The head of a Western-backed rescue group in Syria known as the White
Helmets has been refused entry into the United States, where he was
slated to receive a humanitarian award. Raed Saleh landed at
Washington's Dulles International Airport on Monday, only to be told his
visa was canceled. He was put on a flight back to Turkey. The State
Department has refused to provide details. His group, Syria Civil
Defense, is famous for coordinating thousands of volunteers to rescue
people trapped in rubble after airstrikes.
Topics:Syria

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