State Library of NSW apologises after guard asked student wearing keffiyeh to leave

Library says it is ‘deeply distressed’ about incident and ‘does not condone discrimination on grounds of cultural dress’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe State Library of NSW has apologised after a student wearing a keffiyeh was asked to leave by security.Issuing a public apology, the State Library said it was “deeply distressed” the student was asked to leave by a security guard on Sunday for wearing the keffiyeh.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Jun 3, 2024 - 07:30
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State Library of NSW apologises after guard asked student wearing keffiyeh to leave

Library says it is ‘deeply distressed’ about incident and ‘does not condone discrimination on grounds of cultural dress’

The State Library of NSW has apologised after a student wearing a keffiyeh was asked to leave by security.

Issuing a public apology, the State Library said it was “deeply distressed” the student was asked to leave by a security guard on Sunday for wearing the keffiyeh.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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