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University of Toronto Clears 'Tentifada' Encampment Ahead of Deadline; Police Chief Myron Demkiw Enforces Order

Jul 3, 2024, 11:40 PM

The University of Toronto has successfully cleared an anti-Israel protest encampment, known as 'Tentifada,' ahead of a court-mandated 6 p.m. deadline. The encampment, which had been a point of contention for months, was ruled to be in contravention of trespass laws. The court's injunction emphasized that public spaces cannot be monopolized by any group. Toronto Police, led by Chief Myron Demkiw, enforced the court order, urging protesters to leave voluntarily. The encampment's removal has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the decision for restoring campus safety, while others view it as a suppression of human rights activism. The University of Toronto's leadership has faced criticism for their handling of the situation, with calls for resignations from some quarters, including Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley.