The controversy surrounding the now-cancelled event featuring human rights activist Maryam Namazie has been clarified, with the Society for International Affairs (SOFIA) claiming that the individual who initially organised the event did not ask the society for their “terms”, and didn’t do his “full job”. Separately, Trinity College Dublin have said that it “had no involvement” in discussions with Namazie about her scheduled appearance, according to College Press Officer, Caoimhe Ní Lochlainn. The event, according to SOFIA, was largely organised by an individual student, who has requested not to be named for security reasons, and not by the SOFIA committee. SOFIA agreed to facilitate the … Continue reading Controversy Surrounding Maryam Namazie Event Hinges on Individual Student’s Involvement