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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Protests and Arrests at Lund University

Published: 2024-05-31

Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent camp in Lund early Thursday, detaining 40 people, with three still held for disobeying police orders.

Protests continued during Friday's doctoral ceremony at Lund University, with demonstrators and some new doctors showing support for Palestine.

Tensions rose when a false report claimed a bottle was thrown at an ambulance; it was actually a flower bud.

The incident has drawn criticism from both protesters and ceremony attendees, highlighting the ongoing conflict between authorities and activists.