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How Universities Can Keep Protests From Turning Violent: Three Lessons From the 2024 Pro-Palestinian Encampments
BERLIN, GERMANY, JUL 14 – Authorities dismantled the protest camp citing disturbance near the chancellor's office despite activists calling the justification meaningless and planning to relocate the demonstration.
- On Monday, Berlin police dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest camp near the chancellor's office, with activists saying it was `a clear violation` of democratic rights.
- Citing security concerns, authorities cited disturbing the chancellor's office, while activists called it 'a meaningless justification' to justify the camp's removal.
- Several hundred police officers surrounded the camp, ordered protesters to dismantle it, and blocked supporters from joining during the clearance.
- Despite being a registered protest, 'this is a complete restriction of our right to assembly and protest,' said Jara, highlighting that people were prevented from joining the camp.
- Looking ahead, protesters will shift to Washington Square near Berlin's main train station, the group announced, noting their relocation plans.
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