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Prominent British Muslim says he was questioned for 11 hours at Toronto airport

Anas Altikriti returned to London before scheduled appearance at Muslim Association of Canada convention

Anas Altikriti, former president of the Muslim Association of Britain. Mr. Altikriti said he was questioned by immigration officers for 11 hours after arriving in Toronto earlier this week, and decided to return to London rather than face the prospect of being “forcibly removed.”

Anas Altikriti, former president of the Muslim Association of Britain. Mr. Altikriti said he was questioned by immigration officers for 11 hours after arriving in Toronto earlier this week, and decided to return to London rather than face the prospect of being “forcibly removed.”

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Anas Altikriti, former president of the Muslim Association of Britain. Mr. Altikriti said he was questioned by immigration officers for 11 hours after arriving in Toronto earlier this week, and decided to return to London rather than face the prospect of being “forcibly removed.”

Anas Altikriti, former president of the Muslim Association of Britain. Mr. Altikriti said he was questioned by immigration officers for 11 hours after arriving in Toronto earlier this week, and decided to return to London rather than face the prospect of being “forcibly removed.”

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