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Dozens of students at the Hashemite University in Zarqa Governorate, east of Jordan, held a silent sit-in yesterday demanding the university administration revoke warnings and punishments issued against more than 15 students for participating in solidarity demonstrations with Gaza.
The students displayed banners denouncing the disciplinary actions, asserting that “supporting Gaza is an honour and pride, not a crime,” and emphasising that “supporting Gaza aligns with the Jordanian position.”
The students also expressed concern over the apparent disparity between the university’s commitment to upholding freedom of political expression and the realities on the ground. Additionally, they lamented the lack of response from the university administration to correspondence they sent the previous week, which called for a review of the sanctions.
Earlier this month, the Hashemite University issued first and second warnings to over 16 students, citing their participation in a solidarity event with Gaza without prior approval as grounds for the penalties.
Meanwhile, the World Islamic Sciences and Education University submitted an appeal against a court ruling that annulled its decision to expel several students for their involvement in a solidarity event for Gaza. This appeal follows the Administrative Court’s decision to revoke the “final expulsion” of three students who participated in a funeral prayer for those killed in Gaza.
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