Summary Khaled Khatib was denied entry despite having a valid visa
(Web Desk) – Syrian cinematographer of Oscar-winning documentary titled ‘The White Helmets’ was refused entry to the United States by Donald J Trump administration.
Khaled Khatib who worked on the documentary short film that won an Oscar last night was denied entry to the States despite having a valid visa.
The White Helmets is made under Netflix banner and was nominated in best documentary short category which beat four nominations on Sunday to win the Academy of Motion Pictures award.
The 21-year-old Khatib was to arrive in Los Angeles through a Turkish flight on Saturday, a day before the big night.
The report came around a month after a US court denied Trump to impose travel ban on seven countries which predominantly are Muslim states, including Syria.
Khatib was denied the entry citing ‘derogatory information’ which is a broad term and could include any objection from passport irregularities to terror links.
The White Helmets showcases struggle of rescue workers in Syria who help rescue families during civil war.
