What is happening with the pro-Palestine protests in the United States? There are already demonstrations in 60 universities

2024-04-30 21:01:07

The pro-Palestine protests in the United States have increased during this fourth week of April, after it was reported that already in 60 universities There are demonstrations.

The demands of young people are directed against President Joe Bidensince they ask that the president withdraw your support for Israelin addition to condemning the acts committed in the Gaza Strip.

According to the United States authorities, due to these pro-Palestine protests in an estimated 60 universities more than 500 detaineesso the same academic entities have taken measures in this regard.

Pro-Palestine protests at New York University, United States (STEPHANIE KEITH / AFP)

At least 60 universities in the United States register pro-Palestine demonstrations

At least 60 universities of the United States register demonstrations this week pro Palestine on their campuses.

It was last week when the first protests began to be registered in the Columbia Universityin NYwhich increased until they became in camps throughout the entire country.

In that city legislators like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez y Jamaal Bowmanof the Democratic Party, have come in support, which is why they have joined the protests against Joe Biden for his support for Israel.

Groups of students have asked universities stop your financing to the arms sector, as they indicate that they do not want to finance the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

However, police authorities, as well as academics, have expressed their concern about the escalation of the situation, as they accuse that not all protesters who have entered universities are part of the student body.

For this reason, schools such as the private George Washington University and the University of Florida have informed students that they will take measures, such as the final expulsion to those who are part of the protests.

Other schools have taken less drastic measures to prevent tenting, such as keep sprinklers on of the campuses.

Pro-Palestine protests at the University of California, United States (FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP)

More than 500 arrested for pro-Palestine demonstrations at universities in the United States

The United States authorities have indicated that so far there have been reports more than 500 detainees for his participation in pro-Palestine demonstrations at universities in the country.

However, the vast majority has already been releasedsince they only face charges such as illegal intrusion into schools.

This Friday alone, more than 36 protesters arrested in Ohioas well as thirty more at the University of Arizona.

Police in several states have reported that They will not stop their security measuresso they assured that the arrests will continue.

Pro-Palestine protests at the University of Texas, United States (SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP)

2024-04-30 21:01:07