UN rapporteur concerned over reports of Palestine supporters facing school suspension

By Zehra Nur Duz

A UN special rapporteur on human rights slammed reports that students at Columbia University in the US, who organized a demonstration in support of Palestine, would face "disciplinary action" if they did not end their protests.

“I'm hearing disturbing reports that students face suspension if they don’t end their peaceful protests in Columbia University in the US,” Mary Lawlor said on X late on Monday.

“This is a clear violation of their right to peaceful assembly,” she noted.

Demonstrations in support of Palestine organized by students continue in many different states and universities across the US.