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Mohammed el-Kurd receives Calgary Peace Prize

Mount Royal University administrators distanced themselves from the event honouring the Palestinian journalist, poet and activist after baseless accusations of antisemitism from the usual suspects.

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May 19, 2023
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Mohammed el-Kurd received this year’s Calgary Peace Prize, from which Mount Royal University distanced itself under pressure from pro-Israel groups. (mohammedelkurd.com)

Palestinian journalist, poet and activist Mohammed el-Kurd received the Calgary Peace Prize on May 18 from the Consortium for Peace Studies at an online event featuring a panel discussio…

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