Doors of Sanaa University in Yemen open to those who support Palestine, the institution announced
Sanaa University, reportedly run by the Houthi militant group, has offered students suspended from US universities for organizing pro-Palestinian protests the chance to study in Yemen’s capital.
More than 2,000 people have been arrested in protests that have taken place in recent weeks on dozens of U.S. college campuses, leading to the suspension of many.
“We are serious about welcoming students who have been suspended from American universities for supporting the Palestinians. » an official at Sanaa University in Yemen reportedly told Reuters. “We are fighting this battle against Palestine in every way possible” he would have said.
Sanaa University issued a statement applauding the “humanitarian” position of American students, saying they could continue their studies in Yemen.
Students have held protest camps at more than 40 universities in the United States since mid-April, demanding that Washington and their universities sever ties with Israel and end the violence in Gaza. Many schools, including Columbia University in New York, called police to quell the protests.
“The University Board of Trustees condemns what academics and students at American and European universities are being subjected to, namely the suppression of freedom of expression.” said Sanna University, providing an email address for students interested in accepting their offer.
The Houthis, who claim to be Yemen’s government, have been attacking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November in support of Gaza. They began targeting ships linked to Israel in response to West Jerusalem’s offensive against the Palestinian enclave.
The group has also carried out numerous attacks on ships linked to owners or operators in the United Kingdom or the United States, following airstrikes by those countries on Houthi positions. The activists vowed to continue their campaign until the Jewish state ceases its attack on Gaza.
The attacks have severely disrupted global shipping through the Suez Canal, a vital route between Asia and Europe.
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