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Students Protesting On The Grounds Of Trinity College Dublin

The encampment on the university campus is in it's fifth day.

A number of Trinity students formed an encampment on the grounds of the college on Friday evening, protesting against the university's ties to Israeli institutions and its lack of a firm statement in support of Gaza.

As part of the demonstration, a blockade has been formed outside the Book of Kells, and the campus has been closed to tourists and members of the public.

These tourists arrived at the gates of the college today, expecting to see the attraction.

There are currently over 100 students and staff taking part in the encampment of over 70 tents.

Trinity announced yesterday it will consider its links with Israeli institutions, divest from investments in the region and support students from Palestine.

The union is calling for further action, including scrapping two student exchanges with Israeli academic institutions and boycotting Isareli suppliers.

 


 

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