Columbia University has backed down from a deadline it had issued Tuesday to anti-Israel protesters occupying an “encampment” on school grounds.
University President Minouche Shafik had given protesters until midnight Tuesday to remove their tents and other belongings from the university’s main lawn, or at least to arrive at an agreement with the school regarding when they would do so.
Citing “constructive dialogue,” a university spokesperson said protesters had been given another 48 hours, with some conditions, to continue negotiations, WLNY-TV reported.
“[S]tudent protestors have taken steps to make the encampment welcome to all and have prohibited discriminatory or harassing language,” the unnamed spokesperson told the outlet. “In light of this constructive dialogue, the university will continue conversations for the next 48 hours.”
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