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Pro-Palestine demonstration at REC

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Pro-Palestine demonstration at REC

Published on 04-06-2025 10:30
Rector Magnificus Peter-Paul Verbeek and deans from various faculties engaged in talks this week with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the REC. A tent camp has been set up since Monday. The conversations were constructive and respectful. Unfortunately, the demonstrators have indicated that they want to withdraw from the dialogue.
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Around 13:00 on 2 June, pro-Palestinian protesters set up a tent camp at the Roeterseiland Campus. They're deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza and call on the UvA community to explore together how best to show solidarity.

Rector Magnificus Peter-Paul Verbeek and FMG Dean Christa Boer met and talked with the organisers of the occupation.