Dalhousie University in Halifax orders removal of pro-Palestinian encampment

Dalhousie University successful Halifax has ordered nan removal of a pro-Palestinian encampment from nan downtown campus, saying those taking portion successful nan protestation are trespassing.

The encampment was group up connected nan Studley Quad connected May 12 by Students for nan Liberation of Palestine.

On Friday, nan assemblage issued a connection saying participants had to region each objects and individual belongings by Sunday astatine 7 p.m.

The connection cited provincial rule to prohibit protesters from occupying, gathering aliases remaining connected Dalhousie University spot betwixt 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless different authorized to do so.

By early this morning, astir 16 tents remained successful nan quad and nan assemblage issued a connection saying it was “dedicated to nan principles of information and communal respect.”

Later successful nan morning, astir of nan tents were moved person to a building utilized by nan university’s administration.

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“We judge that constructive dialogue, protestation and non-violent objection tin proceed without nan beingness of an encampment,” nan university’s connection said.

“We are committed to ensuring that our field remains a safe, vibrant and welcoming abstraction for everyone successful our community.”

Still, nan connection issued connected Friday said enforcement of nan rule would beryllium enforced “by immoderate ineligible intends necessary,” and it specifically stated that arrests and fines are possible.