Protestors to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s University

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Pro-Palestinian Encampment News

Divestment,Queen's University,Canada

The encampment had been up for nearly two weeks, with protestors calling on the university to divest out of Israeli-linked companies.

Protestors dismantle Pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s, review committee to hear divestment demands

Six demands were made by the protestors, including divestment by the university from Israel-linked companies, and cutting ties with Israeli universities.discloses what the group says is the extent of the university’s financial ties to Israeli companies or those allegedly supporting the country’s military efforts. These companies include Google, Exxon, Chevron, Cisco Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Airbnb.

“ Matthew Evans has ensured us… that he’s prepared to state on the record that there will be no retaliation against protestors,” said Ayca Tomac, member of the Queen’s Faculty Observers Network.

 

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