How long was Nathan Law detained at Changi Airport?

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Nathan Law Was Detained for Four Hours at Changi Airport

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law was detained for four hours at Singapore's Changi Airport before being informed of the decision to refuse him entry. He was ultimately deported from Singapore after approximately 14 hours. Law arrived at Changi Airport from San Francisco and was subjected to questioning and immigration and security assessments.
Law's Entry Deemed Not in National Interest

Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that Nathan Law's entry into and presence in the country would not be in Singapore's national interests. The MHA clarified that visa holders are still subject to further checks at the point of entry, which was the process applied to Law.
Denied Entry and Deported

Following the assessments, Law was denied entry and placed on the earliest available flight back to San Francisco. This deportation occurred after he had spent about 14 hours in Singapore following his arrival.
Activist's Claims of Political Motivation

Law, who fled Hong Kong in 2020 after the imposition of Beijing's National Security Law and is living abroad under political asylum, claimed the move was politically motivated. He had reportedly planned to attend a closed-door, invitation-only event, though he declined to provide specific details about it.

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