Far-left pro-Palestinian student activists blocked the entrance to the Sorbonne University in Paris on Monday, following a similar attempt last week to shut down the elite Academies of Sciences research university.
Following the example of activists at top US universities such as New York City’s Columbia University and Harvard University, pro-Palestinian leftists have improvised a blockade of the entrance to the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris, preventing other students from attending classes. interfere with the test and force the cancellation of the test.
About 150 activists gathered and erected tents outside the entrance, holding a large Palestinian flag in the center and signs reading things like “Israeli assassin, Sorbonne co-conspirator” and “Don’t look at us, join us.” was raised. le figaro report.
Matthieu Vallée, the National Rally candidate for the European Parliament, commented: “These far-left activists want to turn France into a lawless zone. Bravo to the police officers who forcibly evacuated these activists from the riot.”
Il faut siffler la fin de la recre, les Français ne les supportent plus!
Faculty of Sciences, Sorbonne University: Militants extremists veulent Faire de la 🇷 une ZAD.
Bravo to the politicians for keeping military activists safe.
N’en déplaise aux élus LFI! pic.twitter.com/MHQorTrSXL— Matthew Valet (@mvalet_officiel) April 29, 2024
“We are here because of the appeals of students from Harvard and Columbia universities,” Lorelia Frejo, a student activist with Le Poing Levé (Raised Fist), told AFP. “After our actions at Science Poe, we are here to ensure that continues.”
Last week, dozens of radical students blocked the Sciences Po research university in Paris, demanding a discussion on the Gaza conflict and the lifting of the suspensions of other activists.
The blockade, instituted by about 200 activists, ended on Friday after the university’s leadership gave in to their demands.SurrenderAn agreement was reached to build an American-style city hall in Palestine, and no sanctions were imposed on student activists.
Demonstrators are trapped around a gathering of Sorbonne University students to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s stance on the situation in Gaza as part of a speech at the university in Paris, France, April 25, 2024. (Photo credit: Victoria Valdivia/Hans Lucas/Hans) via Lucas, AFP) (Photo credit: VICTORIA VALDIVIA/Hans Lucas/AFP, Getty Images)
Activists outside the Sorbonne University on Monday were reportedly joined by Louis Boillard, a member of parliament for the far-left party La France Insemeise (LFI), the main political supporter of the pro-Palestinian movement in France. Ta.
Mathilde Panault, leader of the LFI in the French parliament, defended the actions at the Academy of Sciences. saying On Sunday, he said, “Sometimes you have to go into lockdown to be heard.”
Mr Panot, who was questioned by police last week for allegedly making an “apology” for the attack, added: human. ”
Students shout slogans and hold a giant Palestinian flag as they take part in a rally in support of Palestinians at Sorbonne University in Paris, April 29, 2024 (Photo: Geoffroy VAN DER HASSELT/AFP) (Photo: GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/) AFP via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who recently took office, condemned “The actions of a small number of (students) instigated by political forces, in particular La France Insoumise, who seek to disrupt the functioning of this educational institution.”
Attal, who attended Science Po for a graduate degree, added: “We have no right to, and will never tolerate, the actions of an aggressive and dangerous minority who seek to impose their rules on students and teachers.” Ta.
“For discussions to take place, rules must be respected and respect for each other’s positions must be lasting. This is not what we have seen,” Attal continued, adding, “I “This is unacceptable,” he added, vowing to “maintain our absolute position.” Vigilance…about respect for the values and laws of the Republic. ”
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