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Columbia University Faces Backlash Over Police Response to Protest
- Columbia University president criticized for police handling of pro-Palestinian protest.
- Faculty panel condemns administration’s actions, citing concerns about academic freedom.
- Similar protests erupt nationwide, prompting arrests and international attention.
Eko hot blog reports that Columbia University’s president, Nemat Minouche Shafik, is under fire as a faculty panel criticizes her administration’s handling of a pro-Palestinian protest on campus.
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The university senate passed a resolution condemning the administration’s actions, citing concerns about academic freedom and due process rights.
While the resolution did not name Shafik directly, it established a task force to oversee corrective actions regarding protest management.
Pro-Palestinian campus protest
In response, the administration emphasized its commitment to dialogue and calming tensions on campus.
The police crackdown on protesters led to over 100 arrests, prompting similar protests at campuses nationwide for Columbia University.
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International protests regarding Israel’s actions have also emerged, with clashes occurring at universities like Sciences Po in Paris.
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