Category: #UniversityProtests
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Campus Protests until full victory: Australian University divests from weapons companies
ANU changes investment policy to exclude certain arms manufacturers following months of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Students to continue protest: “Our demands are that the ANU cut all ties in Israel,” Mr Colwell said. Report
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Repression of Pro-Palestinian protesters – The banishing of masks
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are hoping to hide their identities from online campaigns that have cost them jobs or educational opportunities and even led to death threats. Medical masks to prevent germs, used by Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, are criticised as “Officials allege some masked protesters have committed antisemitic hate crimes outside of synagogues, museums and on public transit.”…
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The University of Oxford uses contractors with tractors to dismantle pro-Palestine camps
Ironically, the university previously said it recognises “the importance of peaceful protest and the deeply felt concerns” about the situation in Gaza and Israel. The UK’s stance on occupied Palestine is clear. Just to refresh your memories about a statement made by Keith Starmer, the incoming PM of the UK, in October 2023.
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Judge temporarily halts Gaza protest strikes at University of California
Employees have walked off the job at several campuses in protest of the UC’s handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The decision is a blow to the union that is sure to intensify tensions with the university system, which has been tested by the occupation of academic buildings and construction of encampments on several campuses since Oct.…
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