It was preceded by the arrest of more than 100 people protesting the Israel-Gaza war on Columbia’s campus, which sparked solidarity demonstrations at other colleges, including Yale
More than 40 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Monday morning at Yale Universitythe school announced.
Police move in to Yale University’s ‘Gaza Plaza Liberated Zone’ to warn all student protesters they will be arrested if they do not disperse.
“If you don’t leave you will be arrested.”
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 22, 2024
BREAKING: Students have taken to the streets!
Hundreds of students are now blocking the intersection of Grove and College chanting “WHOSE STREETS? OUR STREETS!” and singing.
This is in direct protest of their peers at the Yale divestment encampment being arrested minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/Ee7rKu8b91
— Thomas Birmingham (@thomasbirming) April 22, 2024
Following the arrest of students protesting at Beinecke Plaza at Yale, students and residents of New Haven took to the streets, shutting down nearby intersections in solidarity with the arrested students and Palestine. pic.twitter.com/JiqvLPCmY9
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 22, 2024
Yale said in a statement that 47 students protesting the school’s investments in military weapons manufacturers were arrested at Beinecke Plaza and will face disciplinary action, possibly including expulsion.
The school said it made repeated efforts over the weekend to speak with protesters, offered them meetings with administrators and warned of arrests ahead of Monday morning’s action.
“The university made the decision to arrest the individuals who would not leave the plaza with the safety and security of the entire Yale community in mind and to allow access to university facilities to all members of our community,” its leadership said. Yale.
Police begin arresting Yale University students occupying the campus with a ‘Gaza Plaza Liberation Zone’ tent encampment.
As a detained activist is taken into police custody, students chant:
“Down, down with occupation.”
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 22, 2024
The action came days after the arrest of more than 100 people protesting the Israel-Gaza war on Columbia University’s campus, which sparked solidarity demonstrations at other colleges, including Yale.
Source :Skai
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