Adelaide University cancels literary festival event with UN Gaza investigator Francesca Albanese

Adelaide University cancelled a literary festival event featuring Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories. The cancellation occurred shortly before the event was scheduled. The university's decision has drawn criticism from the festival organizers and speakers. They accuse the university of suppressing free speech due to fear. The event was intended to feature Albanese discussing her work related to the Palestinian territories. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about academic freedom and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.