Pro-Pricin students capture the library of Columbia University, revive the campus movement amid federal investigation

Tension at Columbia University ruled on Wednesday when dozens of supporters Palestinian protesters entered the main library and staged a SIT-in, disrupting the student’s preparation for the final examination. The protesters, many worn masks and kafia, moved to the second floor of the Butler Library, immediately after 3 pm, Hanging banners and slogan chanting. He changed the name of the space to “Basel al-Araj Popular University”. The group behind the action, Columbia University, Ryuns Divest, said in a statement that the business called the university’s financial relations “imperialist violence”. The protest is seen as a continuity of previous spring unrest, including capturing the Hamilton Hall and later police reaction.

This latest performance comes amidst an increase in federal investigation. The Trump administration has accused Colombia of failing to save Jewish students from harassment during the previous protest. As a result, the administration has cut the university by more than $ 400 million into the research fund. Authorities have pressurized Colombia to prevent further disruptions, especially as anti -Israel. The video posted on social media featured the protesters carrying the backpacks and carrying forward a library security guard before moving upwards. Columbia’s public safety authorities eventually blocked the exit, stopping some protesters from leaving. Till 4 pm, police said that about 60 persons were involved. A university spokesperson confirmed that only one reading room was affected and said that the people involved would have to face disciplinary action. “It is completely unacceptable that some individuals are choosing to disrupt educational activities,” the university said, as the library employees vacated the students.