Protest storm in Berlin: University under control of the Palestine activists!

Protest storm in Berlin: University under control of the Palestine activists!

In Berlin-Hellersdorf, the occupation of the Alice Salomon University by pro-Palestinian activists caused a sensation. Around 50 demonstrators have been holding the Audimax of the University of Applied Sciences for Social Affairs since Monday afternoon. This campaign is tolerated by the university representatives, although there are also reports on possible local participants who have organized past occupations at other universities, such as the Tagesspiegel . During the line -up, several loud speeches were made, accompanied by slogans such as "From the River to the Sea ...", which are perceived as anti -Semitic. Ordinary symbols and banners of the Palestinians show the polarizing views of many participants.

reactions and police operation

The management of the university, Rector Bettina Völter, has made it clear that no crimes have so far been found. "There is currently no reason to make use of house rights," she said, emphasizing that the campaign should serve a protected space for discussions about the Middle East conflict and human rights violations. This is seen by many as an attempt to build a forum for "anti-colonial relationships" without the situation escalating, at least for the time being. The situation is still under control for the police, since no damage to property or other crimes have been identified, as the B.Z.

However, the line -up also triggers critical voices that indicate the frequent connection to violent clashes in the past. The fear that these actions could lead to unrest remains in mind, especially when you consider that previous occupations were associated with several crimes. The atmosphere on the campus is tense, while the principal continues to observe the circumstances and depend on the course of the demonstration.