Classes at the University of Melbourne were cancelled on Thursday as hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the Arts West building, renaming it Mahmoud Hall. The protesters, who have camped out overnight, have stated they will not leave until their demands are met. University officials have warned that police action may be taken to disband the encampment. The occupation has raised safety concerns, leading to the cancellation of a full day of classes. Sky News host Sharri Markson reported on the incident.
Classes cancelled as anti-Israel activists hold Melbourne University building hostage Melbourne University has halted classes following protests at the Arts West building. https://t.co/kwpo7yJ73G
🚨 Classes cancelled as anti-Israel activists hold Melbourne University building hostage Melbourne University has halted classes following protests at the Arts West building. https://t.co/sJGJPrtlqJ
Melbourne University has been forced to cancel a full day of classes in its art building, as pro-Palestinian activists refuse to leave the campus. https://t.co/NFmy12ULIe
University of Melbourne cancels classes as pro-Palestine activists defy orders to disband encampments https://t.co/vn2yrtLGnM
Pro-Palestine activists have taken over a building at the University of Melbourne and have said they “won’t leave” until demands are met. https://t.co/aAksSd2Z3e
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian students have occupied a University of Melbourne building, forcing classes to be cancelled and triggering a warning from uni chiefs that police may be called in. Read more: https://t.co/xreAu2njvU https://t.co/qhi8B45iob
Classes for some students have been cancelled at the University of Melbourne due to safety concerns as pro-Palestine protesters continue to occupy an arts building. https://t.co/jT2qW5kDqL
The University of Melbourne has cancelled Thursday classes at a building being occupied by pro-Palestine protesters who have camped out overnight despite the prospect of police action. https://t.co/2PowAaHAuD
Classes at Melbourne University were cancelled today as pro-Palestinian protesters took over the Arts West building renaming it Mahmoud Hall, Sky News host Sharri Markson says. https://t.co/3ZGVxOsjua