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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Sally Weale Education correspondent

UK students begin new wave of protests against Gaza war after US arrests

Parade of students dressed for cold weather wielding placards
Students marching in London in November to demand a ceasefire. Those at several universities have staged occupations and demonstrations. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty Images

A fresh wave of student demonstrations and encampments are under way at UK universities in protest over the war in Gaza after violent scenes on campuses in the US, where hundreds have been arrested in a crackdown by police.

Protests were due to take place in at least six universities on Wednesday, including Sheffield, Bristol, Leeds and Newcastle, with others expected to follow suit, in a show of solidarity with Palestinians.

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