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A Group of 16 Palestinian students previously trapped in Gaza have arrived in Scotland to go to university. ‌

They are among around 40 people from the war-torn region to have won places. ‌

The students have faced weeks of uncertainty waiting to be evacuated as the Home Office has been working at pace to negotiate a safe exit. ‌

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has now demanded the UK government provide safe passage to all remaining Gazan students, some of whom are due to take up PhD and Masters courses, in Scotland.

Gilruth said: ““The Scottish Government has been working at pace with Scottish universities to support students from Gaza in accessing their studies in Scotland.

"We welcome the fact that some have now been able to come to the UK t

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