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

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kelly BurkeMarch 4, 2026 at 08:37 AM

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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.

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Australia 50% UN 70% Palestinian territories 80% Francesca Albanese 90% Adelaide University ×290%

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francesca albanese 90% event cancellation 90% adelaide university 80% literary festival 80% un special rapporteur 80% palestinian territories 70% free speech 70% academic freedom 60%

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Negative

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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