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The Digest:

Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has announced that the United States has revoked his visa, preventing him from traveling to the country. The renowned writer disclosed the sudden revocation during a media parley in Lagos, stating he is unaware of any offense that could have prompted the action from the US Consulate.

Key Points:
  • The US Consulate in Lagos revoked Wole Soyinka's visa on October 23.
  • Soyinka announced the revocation at a media conference in Freedom Park, Lagos.
  • He stated he has no US visa and is effectively banned from the country.
  • The Nobel laureate expressed confusion over the reason for the revocation.
  • He confirmed he has no criminal record or history of misconduct in the US.
  • Soyinka is publicly questioning if he has ever "gone against the law."
  • The move disrupts his planned engagements and travels to the United States.
This sudden diplomatic barrier against a preeminent intellectual voice raises profound questions about the transparency of international relations and the freedom of movement for critical thinkers.

Sources: Premium Times, Guardian