The daughter of prominent American republican leader Ilhan Omar has been suspended by the college administration for protesting in favor of Faltsin, while more than 100 students have been arrested.
Three students have been suspended by Barnard College for a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
It was posted on social media by Isra Harsi, daughter of Ilhan Omar, in which Naha said she is an organizer at Columbia University advocating for the university to divest from companies involved in genocide.
In a social media post, Isra said, “I received a notice stating that 3 students, including me, have been suspended for expressing solidarity with the Palestinians.”
She says that she has never faced such disciplinary action before.
Barnard College, on the other hand, said the institution would not comment on specifics, but pointed to a statement from its senior staff on Thursday, which said Columbia and Barnard students had set up an illegal camp on Columbia’s South Lawn. Is.
The statement added that members of Barnard College’s senior staff advised students participating in the camp to leave and feared that they might face sanctions.
At the same time, if the administration does not leave the camp by Wednesday night, it may face interim suspension.
According to foreign media reports, more than 100 students have been arrested, who may face legal action, 3 students including Ilhan Omar’s daughter have been suspended.
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2024-04-22 02:09:34