McGill University says a protest on Thursday that ended with 15 people arrested was a "troubling" event in a series of escalating incidents since pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up an encampment on campus more than a month ago.
In a statement to media on Friday, the university says protesters occupied its administration building, blockaded several doors, damaged furniture and yelled threats, forcing some staff to shelter in place.
McGill says it supports the right to freedom of expression within the limits of the law but condemns "the use of intimidating, aggressive, harassing or illegal tactics such as those seen yesterday."
Police say 13 people were arrested for breaking and entering and two people were arrested for obstructing police work, after officers in riot gear used chemical irritants to forcefully disperse the crowd.
Véronique Dubuc, a spokesperson for Montreal police, acknowledged officers used tear gas and shields to disperse protesters on Thursday. Protesters, she said, threw objects and rocks at the officers.
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights McGill, a student group participating in the encampment, posted a statement on Instagram as Thursday's events unfolded, promising an "escalation" of the protest movement.
“As the Zionist forces massacre Palestinians in Rafah and Jabalia, our administration continues to shamelessly fund genocide, ignoring the collective demands of the student body and the encampment,” the group said….How communist manifesto does that horseshit sound?
In a statement to media on Friday, the university says protesters occupied its administration building, blockaded several doors, damaged furniture and yelled threats, forcing some staff to shelter in place.
McGill says it supports the right to freedom of expression within the limits of the law but condemns "the use of intimidating, aggressive, harassing or illegal tactics such as those seen yesterday."
Police say 13 people were arrested for breaking and entering and two people were arrested for obstructing police work, after officers in riot gear used chemical irritants to forcefully disperse the crowd.
Police say McGill occupation won't change approach to pro-Palestinian encampment — The Canadian Press
Montreal police say that despite the occupation Thursday of a McGill University administration building that ended with 15 arrests, they have no plans to move in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on the downtown campus.
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Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights McGill, a student group participating in the encampment, posted a statement on Instagram as Thursday's events unfolded, promising an "escalation" of the protest movement.
“As the Zionist forces massacre Palestinians in Rafah and Jabalia, our administration continues to shamelessly fund genocide, ignoring the collective demands of the student body and the encampment,” the group said….How communist manifesto does that horseshit sound?
Universities excise spitting incident, other protests out of graduation videos — National Post
A source, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared a link of unedited footage with the National Post
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Not a 'student encampment': U of T professor visits anti-Israel protest — National Post
'I don't really get why we'd allow this. All have the right to protest! Free country. But letting a group of masked (non)students control entry to quad ...'
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U of T faculty remove affiliation due to 'failure ... to defend Jewish learners' — National Post
They say the university is failing to protect Jewish students and faculty
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