Police detain over 100 students in US over Gaza protests
Police in Los Angeles detained 93 students from the University of Southern California who were protesting Israel's attacks in Gaza. The demonstration, part of a wider wave of protests against Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, saw students setting up tents on campus despite warnings.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:31 | 25 April 2024
- Modified Date: 05:31 | 25 April 2024
Police in Los Angeles detained 93 students protesting Israel's attacks in Gaza, part of a wave of demonstrations against Israel's months-long offensive on the strip, which has killed more than 34,000 people.
On Wednesday, after giving University of Southern California students 10 minutes to disperse, Los Angeles police detained 93 students for holding an unauthorized demonstration after some set up tents on campus despite warnings.
The university closed its main campus to the public and deployed heavy security.
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PROTEST
Around 200 students also gathered at the University of Texas at Austin to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.
Police initially detained 34 students, claiming they were leading the group.
Despite police orders to disperse, some students continued protesting.
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