Pro-Palestine protesters deface South Building at UNC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at UNC Saturday afternoon hours before graduation.
CBS 17’s Amalia Roy said people began to gather at 11 a.m. Saturday. Around 12:15 p.m., tents began to appear. Our crew saw just under 100 people at the protest.
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On Saturday, by 3:10 p.m., crews began cleaning up the paint. Some of the protesters left the area.
For two weeks, protesters have gathered on campus at Polk Place to protest the ongoing war in Gaza against Hamas. At least 36 people were detained and 30 were cited for trespassing.
36 protesters detained at UNC’s Polk Place as police clear out encampment
Following the protests, UNC announced changes to graduation guidelines. Graduates must present their UNC One Card to enter Kenan Stadium.
UNC Chapel Hill changes graduation guidelines amid protests, arrests
Red handprints were seen on the South Building with photos of Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts.
“On this monumental [and] historic day, our Chancellor has shown his true colors,” a poster read. “Rather than support the student body, he supports GENOCIDE.”
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