DC police break up pro-Palestine encampment at GWU's campus; several arrests made

D.C. Police broke up an encampment early Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024, by pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied George Washington University's campus. D.C. Police broke up an encampment early Wednesday morning by several pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied George Washington University's campus for nearly two weeks and made several arrests.

As a result, MPD said a number of arrests were made for assault on a police officer and unlawful entry. MPD declined to give the exact number of arrests made but protest organizers tell 7News' Joy Wang that 34 people were arrested and four have been released. Protesters at the encampment told 7News they were sprayed by police while trying to run away. Some were seen washing their eyes out and gathering to treat others who were reportedly sprayed.The following roads in the area are closed:EB 2100 Block of Pennsylvania Ave NW from 21st to 20th St's NWThis comes as Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD Chief Pamela Smith are set to testify about the District's handling of the protest at aon Wednesday afternoon. The hearing is titled: Oversight of D.C.

The protest included GW students, students from neighboring universities, and activists across the DMV. The organizers along with others across the nation are calling on their universities to divest from companies that support Israel's military operations in Gaza."The District of Columbia supports individuals peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights.

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