Anti-Israel protesters and law enforcement officials clashed on the University of Arizona campus on Thursday. Police had to use “chemical munitions” to clear the rowdy crowd.
Protesters built an illegal encampment on the campus around 5 p.m. on Thursday, according to reports. This directly violated the university’s protest rules and defied the policies established by University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins. These guidelines stipulated that any encampments or demonstrations set up on campus that would result in large gatherings required a permit issued by the school.
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Update 2
Police instructing unlawful assembly to disperse. Chemical munitions deployed. Avoid the area & follow directions of police. Update/s to follow
— University of Arizona Police (@UArizonaPolice) May 10, 2024
The university warned the protesters to clear the area, otherwise, the school would be forced to call law enforcement officers to clear
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