Bahraini students in Manchester and other UK cities have been targeted by the Bahraini government for exercising their right to protest in support of the Bahraini democracy movement. They have now had their sponsorship cancelled by the Bahraini government, which has also demanded that the students return from the UK. These students face severe punishment if they do return to Bahrain, and those who have returned from other countries have been arrested at the airport upon arrival.
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The universal access to education is a right and should not be denied as a punishment for participating in protest.
NUS are calling for:
- University Vice-Chancellors to ensure that these students can continue their studies, remain in their accommodation and receive additional support.
- The Foreign Secretary to demand an immediate end to the crack-down currently underway in Bahrain.
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