Pro-Palestinian protests continue on Emory, Kennesaw campus

ATLANTA (WSAV) — Protesters in support of Palestinians set up an encampment at Emory University in Atlanta for a short time today before police dismantled their tents.

Emory University published a statement saying, “several dozen protesters trespassed” onto the campus.

The protesters were apparent activists trying to disrupt the university. The Emory police department ordered them to leave and asked Atlanta Police and Georgia State Patrol for assistance.

At Kennesaw State University, a small group gathered on campus to express their support for Palestinians. They waved Palestinian flags and held signs saying “Free all Palestinian political prisoners.”

WSAV reached out to Emory University about the incident. They said “We have been notified that 28 individuals have been arrested, including 20 Emory community members, some of whom have been released. We are working with responding agencies to expedite the release of any Emory community members who remain in custody.”