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Protests persist at UMass following 100+ arrests on campus

135 pro-Palestinian protestors were arrested at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for demanding divestment from defense industry and Israel.
UMass Police dispersed the crowd and dismantled the encampment as a last resort, following warnings about the unauthorized encampment.
Despite meeting with protest organizers, UMass Chancellor and officials could not convince them to remove tents and barriers until the university accepted their divestment strategy.

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The Independent

Arrests made at George Washington University amid Gaza protests

University officials have also warned of possible suspensions of students at Washington DC school

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Examiner

Over 60 protesters arrested at the University of Massachusetts - Washington Examiner

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12 days ago·Washington, United States

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WWLP

Protests persist at UMass following 100+ arrests on campus

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11 days ago·Springfield, United States

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Reforma

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TRT World

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Tasnim News Agency

Protests Escalate across US As Demonstrators Target University Trustees (+Video) - World news - Tasnim News Agency

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