Over 25 Arrested Following Occupation of University of Washington Building by Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a university building, demanding severance of ties with Boeing, leading to the arrest of more than 30 individuals.
Summary
More than 30 protesters were arrested after occupying the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Washington, demanding the school end its ties with Boeing. The group, Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return (SUPER UW), protested against Boeing's military contracts amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Protesters were charged with trespassing, property destruction, and disorderly conduct, with some injuries reported during the arrests. The University condemned the occupation, citing safety concerns as demonstrators blocked entrances and ignited fires outside the building. Disciplinary actions against students are anticipated as the university defends its commitment to maintaining security on campus.
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- The protesters aimed to challenge the university's partnership with Boeing, highlighting the unethical implications of its military contracts and their impact on the Palestinian conflict.
- Demands included renaming the engineering building in honor of a Palestinian killed in recent violence, showing solidarity with the Palestinian rights movement.
- Demonstrators' actions reflect a broader student movement resisting corporate influence in education and advocating for Palestinian justice.
CNN·1M· "…The demonstration appears to have been organized by Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return (SUPER) UW, a student group advocating for Palestinian rights, according to the group’s social media pages."