Pro-Palestine student protesters occupy McGill University building in Canada

A group of pro-Palestine activists occupied a room in McGill University’s administration building in Montreal, Canada, after students said the university failed to comply with the demands of McGill’s Gaza solidarity encampment.

Thirteen protesters were forcefully removed and arrested on charges of breaking and entering on 6 June. Two activists were detained at a support protest held outside, where activists blocked the entrance to the administration building.

During a standoff between activists and police, the Montreal police used riot tactics to clear the crowd. Activists were tear gassed, pepper sprayed and pushed to the ground, resulting in some protesters being injured.

McGill’s Gaza solidarity encampment has been standing for more than 40 days despite two failed injunctions intending to dismantle the camp. Protesters said they have no intentions to end the encampment until McGill divests from companies involved with Israel, upholds an academic boycott and discloses all of their investments.

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