The Afghan Youth Orchestra faced visa issues for their concert at the Southbank Centre, sparking outrage. However, the decision was later overturned, allowing the orchestra to perform. Politicians and advocates praised the reversal, emphasizing the importance of celebrating Afghan culture despite challenges.
Further statement on the Afghan Youth Orchestra: https://t.co/9mgxHDm7mE
Since the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban the chance to celebrate the rich culture of the Afghan people has been extremely limited. It is disappointing that this concert has been cancelled at short notice. We must do more to break the isolation of the Afghan people. https://t.co/1IQLztCiri
Am pleased this bad decision was overturned by @ukhomeoffice and glad that the Afghan Youth Orchestra will now play their concert at @southbankcentre also concerts at @StollerHall @TungAuditorium @BMusic_Ltd https://t.co/KlsLLRDief
Let's show the #AfghanYouthOrchestra how welcome they are despite .@ukhomeoffice. #BreakingTheSilence tickets: #London Mar-7 https://t.co/9Q4acqtwdA #Liverpool Mar-9 https://t.co/lp9Ajznm48 #Manchester Mar-11 https://t.co/Ma1qVnE3Sv #Birmingham Mar-12 https://t.co/xeb0Cdki9U
The best news and thanks to Legal Immigration Minister, Tom Pursglove, for speaking to me about this earlier today. Good news that the original decision has been overturned. And hats off to @christinalamb for being the outstanding advocate for women & girls across the world. https://t.co/7DMg72WFaM
The best news and thanks to Legal Immigration Minister, Tom Pursgrove, for speaking to me about this earlier today. Good news that the original decision has been overturned https://t.co/7DMg72WFaM
Excellent news and glad the @ukhomeoffice have done the right thing. Thank you to everyone who made this happen. https://t.co/XZI8lt5uxR
This is disgraceful. It has been a battle for the last 2 years to get visas for the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Now we hear that the Afghan Youth Orchestra have been denied visas. Shame on this Government. Please reconsider. https://t.co/oNhAKa3yeB
A statement on the Afghan Youth Orchestra's planned concert at the Southbank Centre this Thursday: https://t.co/8KMuwPVEWr