Police in the East Flemish city of Ghent have arrested 10 pro-Palestinian activists. Ghent Police spokesman Bart De Cocker told VRT News that "They forced their way into the University Rectorate and allegedly used violence against security staff". A group of about 50 activists demanding an academic boycott of Israel blocked access to the Rectorate.
Police arrest 10 pro-Palestinian activists that forced entry into UGent’s Rectorate and threatened security staff
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Protest by pro-Palestinian activists at Ghent University (UGent) reached a new height on Friday morning when 10 people were detained by police at the university’s Rectorate. They had entered the Rectorate building by force. Violence was also allegedly used against security staff. A group of activists have been blocking access at the Rectorate since 9.30am.
About 50 activists have pitched tents in front of the entrance of the building. They have also put up messages and pro-Palestinian slogans. Red paint has been left on the facade of the Rectorate. UGent has already filed a complaint for vandalism against the protesters.