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2004-05-20 Great White North

Canadian Embassy Denies Refusing Sheikh Al-Sudais Visa

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Posted by Fred 2004-05-20 08:53|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 âThe question about blocking the entry of Sheikh Al-Sudais does not arise because he has not applied for a visa so far,â Yves Duval, a spokesman of the embassy told Arab News. Duval was referring to reports carried by local Arabic newspapers that the Islamic scholar was denied a visa by the embassy as a result of pressure from Jewish organizations.
âHow can I speculate on a non-existent visa request? I can only say that Saudis are generally welcome to visit Canada,â the official said when asked whether Al-Sudais would be granted visa if requested.

"We haven't denied his visa, yet. Give us awhile to see which way the political wind is blowing and we'll get back to you."

Posted by Steve 2004-05-20 12:01:12 PM|| 2004-05-20 12:01:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Sheikh Al-Sudais :

Does anybody else see the resemblence to Michael Moore?

Though Michael needs to let the chin-stubble grow for a couple of weeks.

Posted by BigEd 2004-05-20 4:45:06 PM|| 2004-05-20 4:45:06 PM|| Front Page Top

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