A fresh wave of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations and encampments have taken place at UK universities over the war in Gaza.
It comes after violent scenes on campuses in the US, where over a thousand people were arrested in police crackdowns.
Demonstrations were due to take place in at least six UK universities on Wednesday, including Sheffield, Bristol, Leeds and Newcastle, with others expected to also join.The groups have called on their universities to divest from Israel in response to its military operation in Gaza.The students have asked for supporters to donate food, drinks and hygiene products.
Protesting under the name Leeds Students Against Apartheid Coalition, they began a walkout for Palestine on May Day.Protesters have said that 50 students had set up camp, demanding that the university end its partnership with BAE systems and other arms companies.
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