demonstrators take over the Sorbonne, the university will remain closed Monday afternoon

“Israel assassin, Sorbonne accomplice”, “Don’t look at us, join us!” Several dozen students have gathered at the Sorbonne since midday, Monday April 29, for a mobilization in favor of the Palestinian cause in front of the building and inside the prestigious Parisian university. “There is no longer any entry possible” in the buildings since around midday, the communications department of the Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne University told AFP, specifying that “the Sorbonne will be closed this afternoon by decision of the rectorate”.

“The lecture theaters were evacuated around noon and exams were canceled,” was added. Around fifty tents were set up in the main courtyard and in the hall, according to the franceinfo journalist on site.

“We are here at the call of the students [des universités américaines] from Harvard, Columbia.commented to AFP Lorélia Fréjo, student at Paris-1 and activist for the student organization Le Poing Levé. “After the actions at Sciences Po, we are here to ensure that it continues.” The rebellious deputies Louis Boyard and Thomas Portes are also present.