UK Universities Investigating Pro-Palestine Students Amidst Campus Tensions

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King's College London and other UK universities have launched numerous disciplinary investigations against students for pro-Palestine activism.
Cases involve social media posts, protests, and campus encampments, with some students facing warnings, suspensions, and visa issues.
Critics argue these actions stifle free speech and disproportionately target Muslim students.

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King's College London and other UK universities have launched numerous disciplinary investigations against students for pro-Palestine activism. Cases involve social media posts, protests, and campus encampments, with some students facing warnings, suspensions, and visa issues. Critics argue these actions stifle free speech and disproportionately target Muslim students.

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