Protesters Camp on Columbia University Campus for Fifth Day in a Row

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22 April 2024 at 1:39 am

A crowd of people rallied outside of Columbia University’s gates in support of student protesters as a Gaza solidarity encampment continued for a fifth day on Sunday, April 21.

The rally happened on a weekend that newly admitted students were visiting the campus, the Columbia Spectator reported.

Footage filmed by Angie Wong shows protesters gathered on the university campus, waving Palestinian flags and signs reading “Join Us” and “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” Credit: Angie Wong via Storyful

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