Several NYU students and professors were arrested after a pro-Palestine protest at the school’s library in Lower Manhattan. The protesters bound themselves together, blocking the entrance to the library with their arms in long metal cylinders. Campus security tried to remove them, but they refused to comply, leading to the intervention of the NYPD. At least half a dozen people were arrested after officers used power saws to cut through the restraints.
The demonstration is part of a trend of student-led protests at NYC campuses demanding divestment from Middle East conflicts. This protest comes after similar actions at Columbia University earlier in the year.
The protesters chanted “Free Palestine” as they were carried away by police. The arrests followed tense confrontations between the demonstrators and law enforcement. The university has yet to comment on the incident.
This action highlights the growing support for the Palestinian cause among students and faculty at NYU and other universities in the city. The use of civil disobedience and direct action shows a commitment to raising awareness and advocating for change in the region.
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, it is likely that more protests and demonstrations will take place on college campuses across the country. The arrests at NYU serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and solidarity with oppressed communities around the world.
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