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McGill University Dismantles Pro-Palestinian Encampment: Campus Drama Unfolds

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McGill University faces campus closure as riot police dismantle pro-Palestinian camp, sparking debates and reactions.

McGill University in Montreal took drastic action as it dismantled a long-standing pro-Palestinian encampment on its lower field. The campus was closed, and dozens of police in riot gear patrolled the gates to ensure the smooth dismantlement process. The move was met with mixed reactions, with some praising it as a step towards a safer campus environment while others criticized it for stifling freedom of expression.

The closure of the downtown campus caused a stir as workers removed twisted tent poles and tarps, leaving piles of debris on the once-active lawn. McGill University emphasized that the encampment was a source of violence and intimidation, mainly orchestrated by non-university individuals. The dismantlement marked a significant shift in the campus atmosphere.

Interestingly, the government of Quebec, particularly Premier Legault, expressed satisfaction over McGill's decision to dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment. This move showcased the intersection of political dynamics with campus activities, highlighting the broader implications of such actions.

In a unique turn of events, a private security firm assisted in the dismantlement process, raising questions about the involvement of external entities in university affairs. The debate surrounding free speech, campus safety, and political influence continues to resonate within the McGill community and beyond.

The situation at McGill University reflects the ongoing challenges universities face in balancing freedom of expression and maintaining a secure environment. The dismantlement of the encampment has sparked discussions on activism, security measures, and the role of institutions in managing controversial issues.

Updates (McGill Newsroom)

Updates re: lower field encampment Dismantlement Continuing as Planned Update: July 10, 1:15 p.m. The dismantlement of the encampment is proceeding as ...

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McGill dismantles pro-Palestinian encampment, ending months-long ... (CBC.ca)

By midday the camp was all but gone. Piles of twisted tent poles and tarps lay on the campus lawn and workers stacked fencing and pallets.

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Image courtesy of "CTV Montreal"

Downtown McGill University closed as pro-Palestinian encampment ... (CTV Montreal)

McGill University says its downtown campus is closed because it is dismantling the pro-Palestinian encampment on its lower field.

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McGill encampment at downtown campus being dismantled (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Dozens of police in riot gear patrolled the gates of McGill University's downtown Montreal campus on Wednesday as security forces began dismantling a ...

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Image courtesy of "La Presse"

Campement propalestinien | Le campement de l'Université McGill ... (La Presse)

« Le démantèlement du campement marque une étape importante vers le retour à un climat sain sur le campus, un climat propice à l'enseignement, à l'apprentissage ...

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[EN IMAGES] Démantèlement du campement de McGill (TVA Nouvelles)

Le campement propalestinien érigé sur les terrains de l'Université McGill depuis plus de deux mois est démantelé.

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McGill campus closed as encampment dismantled (The Suburban Newspaper)

McGill University announced early Wednesday July 10 that its downtown campus would be closed for the day and to avoid the area because the more than ...

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Image courtesy of "Montreal Gazette"

Movement 'will not end with the encampments,' pro-Palestinian ... (Montreal Gazette)

McGill says the encampment was a "magnet for violence and intimidation" organized largely by individuals who are not part of the university.

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Image courtesy of "Le Journal de Québec"

Campement propalestinien démantelé à l'Université McGill: «Enfin ... (Le Journal de Québec)

Le gouvernement Legault s'est réjoui de voir l'Université McGill procéder au démantèlement du campement propalestinien installé sur son campus.

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McGill ferme son campus et procède au démantèlement du ... (L’actualité)

MONTRÉAL — Une importante opération a eu lieu mercredi matin à l'Université McGill, au centre-ville de Montréal, alors que la direction de l'université a ...

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[EN IMAGES] Démantèlement du campement de McGill (Le Journal de Québec)

Le campement propalestinien érigé sur les terrains de l'Université McGill depuis plus de deux mois est démantelé.

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Image courtesy of "Radio Canada International"

Démantèlement du campement propalestinien à McGill | RCI (Radio Canada International)

L'Université McGill a remis tôt mercredi matin deux avis d'éviction aux manifestants propalestiniens qui occupent ses terrains depuis le 27 avril.

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Écoutez Marcel Savard, directeur général adjoint à la Sûreté du ... (98,5 fm)

Des manifestants rencontrés par le journaliste de Cogeco Média, Thomas Mercier, disent que leur droit de manifester est brimé par le démantèlement. Le porte- ...

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Security firm helps dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill ... (Globalnews.ca)

McGill University had the long-standing pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled on campus Wednesday morning with the help of a private security firm and ...

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[EN IMAGES] Démantèlement du campement de McGill (24 heures)

Le campement propalestinien érigé sur les terrains de l'Université McGill depuis plus de deux mois est démantelé.

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Image courtesy of "98,5 fm"

Écoutez Thomas Mercier, journaliste pour Cogeco Média, parler de ... (98,5 fm)

Écoutez Thomas Mercier, journaliste pour Cogeco Média, parler de la situation des manifestants du campement à l'Université McGill.

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Le campement propalestinien de McGill est démantelé (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

L'Université McGill a remis mercredi matin un avis d'éviction aux manifestants propalestiniens qui occupent ses terrains depuis la fin avril.

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McGill encampment at downtown campus dismantled (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Under pounding rain, pro-Palestinian protesters carried their belongings off McGill University's downtown Montreal campus on Wednesday, as bulldozers and ...

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McGill University says pro-Palestinian encampment at downtown ... (ABC News)

McGill University has closed its downtown campus as Montreal police descended in large numbers to help clear a pro-Palestinian encampment.

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Image courtesy of "CTV Montreal"

Pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill's downtown Montreal ... (CTV Montreal)

Under pounding rain, pro-Palestinian protesters carried their belongings off McGill University's downtown Montreal campus on Wednesday, as bulldozers and ...

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The encampment is over as McGill evicts pro-Palestinian protesters ... (CBC.ca)

Montreal police told the university it wouldn't dismantle the encampment without the approval of a judge. But instead of waiting for yet another injunction ...

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McGill dismantles pro-Palestinian encampment, ending months-long ... (Radio Canada International (en))

A person holding a high-visibility vest and a hard hat dismantles a tent. A team of security guards and contractors hired by the university hauled down tents ...

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Image courtesy of "CTV Montreal"

Pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University in Montreal ... (CTV Montreal)

McGill University says its downtown campus is closed because it is dismantling the pro-Palestinian encampment on its lower field.

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McGill introduces free tuition for some Natives (easterndoor.com)

Students from Kahnawake and Kanesatake attending McGill will soon have their tuition paid for by the university, a move made as part of the institution's 52 ...

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McGill's downtown Montreal campus partially closed, encampment ... (CityNews Montreal)

McGill University's downtown campus is partially closed on Thursday after the pro-Palestinian encampment on the lower field was dismantled the day before.

More talks needed on McGill tuition exemptions for Indigenous ... (TheSpec.com)

Last month, McGill University announced its new initiative of covering tuition costs and mandatory fees for Indigenous students would begin with the ...

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Le campement de McGill démantelé, que feront maintenant les ... (Le Devoir)

Photo: Christinne Muschi La Presse canadienne Un policier à cheval observe un manifestant brandir un drapeau palestinien sur le campus de l'Université McGill, à ...

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