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Consulate wants clarification as second Briton denied entry

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A diplomatic row is brewing between the international community and Hong Kong after a second British national was refused entry - the latest of a number of foreigners banned in the run-up to the Olympic relay.

High-profile American activists Mia Farrow and Jill Savitt, of Dream for Darfur, are scheduled to arrive today. The group has notified the US consulate of its plans in an attempt to prevent complications.

The British consulate asked for a meeting with Secretary for Security Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong 'to seek clarification' on why Matt Whitticase, of the Free Tibet Campaign, and another unnamed Briton were refused entry on Tuesday.

Senior representatives of the European Commission in Hong Kong were also expected to take part in the meeting between British consul general Andrew Seaton and Mr Lee, scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

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Since last week, at least eight nationals of western states including Danish sculptor Jens Galschiot and his two sons, the two Britons, two from Canada and one from Sweden have been denied entry.

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