Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained last month while attending a citizenship interview, has given his first interview since being released. Speaking to CBS News, Mahdawi called his detention a "red flag for everybody." He emphasized the importance of speaking out against injustice and vowed to continue his activism despite the experience.
"You will not silence me," Mahdawi stated firmly. He believes his detention was politically motivated and intended to intimidate him. The circumstances surrounding Mahdawi's detention have raised concerns among civil rights advocates and sparked debate about the treatment of activists and immigrants. Further details surrounding the detention are still emerging.
Columbia Activist Mohsen Mahdawi Speaks Out After Release
Activist Mohsen Mahdawi, recently released after being detained during a citizenship interview, is speaking out. In a CBS News interview, Mahdawi described his detention as a warning sign for everyone. He vowed that his voice would not be silenced and that he will continue his activism. Mahdawi's detention sparked concerns about civil liberties.
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