About 20 tents sprung up overnight on the grounds of the University of Calgary, with signs saying they are fighting for the rights of Palestinians.None of the 50 campers would speak to the Western Standard, saying a spokesman would be available later in the day.University officials also promised a statement later Thursday.Police visited the camp and informed the protesters that they were trespassing.The group put a list of their demands on Instagram including that the university divest any investments in Israel and issue a public statement that the Palestinian people are the victim of genocide..The media wasn't allowed into the camping area and organizers went around telling individual protesters not to speak with reporters..Protesters said they are not leaving until their demands are met. They said they are doing it in support of those “living in the epicenter in tents”. They want to establish a “dialogue” with the university about “what’s happening in the Middle East," said Salam Kafro. “It’s an attempt to make a bigger statement about the events in the Middle East.”
About 20 tents sprung up overnight on the grounds of the University of Calgary, with signs saying they are fighting for the rights of Palestinians.None of the 50 campers would speak to the Western Standard, saying a spokesman would be available later in the day.University officials also promised a statement later Thursday.Police visited the camp and informed the protesters that they were trespassing.The group put a list of their demands on Instagram including that the university divest any investments in Israel and issue a public statement that the Palestinian people are the victim of genocide..The media wasn't allowed into the camping area and organizers went around telling individual protesters not to speak with reporters..Protesters said they are not leaving until their demands are met. They said they are doing it in support of those “living in the epicenter in tents”. They want to establish a “dialogue” with the university about “what’s happening in the Middle East," said Salam Kafro. “It’s an attempt to make a bigger statement about the events in the Middle East.”
