Yarrr, swashbucklin' students be takin' o'er Paris uni fer a cause - raise the Jolly Roger fer Palestine!
2024-04-26
Arrr mateys, them scallywags at the Paris Institute of Political Studies be blockin' the path to our treasure trove! The administrators be scurvy dogs, movin' all classes online to avoid walkin' the plank. Aye, let the protestin' commence!
In Paris, students inspired by Gaza solidarity in the United States caused chaos at Sciences Po, forcing classes online. The protest began with occupiers blocking a campus building entrance with trash cans and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans. Later, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups faced off, leading to police intervention. Despite warnings, some protesters stayed put until eventually exiting with a large Palestinian flag.Demands included severing ties with Israeli schools, prompting a promise from administrators to hold a townhall meeting and suspend disciplinary actions. The Gaza conflict has sharply divided France, leading to clashes and increased antisemitism. Similar demonstrations occurred at Sciences Po and Columbia University, with some protesters being arrested.The university closed all buildings and moved classes online, condemning the disruptions. A protester named Louise cited solidarity with Palestinians as the main motivation. Demonstrations continue across the U.S., with arrests and struggles with police reported.