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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Thaslima Begum

Gaza PhD student ‘heartbroken’ as family blocked from entering the UK

Manar al-Houbi with her husband, Mohammed al-Shaikh.
Manar al-Houbi with her husband, Mohammed al-Shaikh. Her PhD research will explore how media and education can combat violence against women and promote peace Photograph: Handout

A Gaza PhD student who won a fully funded scholarship to the University of Glasgow has spoken of her heartbreak at her family being denied entry to the UK.

In May, Manar al-Houbi received confirmation of her successful application. “It felt almost too good to be true,” she said. As well as her tuition fees, her scholarship from a charity, the Council for At Risk Academics (Cara), covers housing and living costs for her and all family members.

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