Student Protest Leads to Former US Diplomat’s Departure from AUC

The American University in Cairo (AUC) faced a large student protest against the invitation of former US diplomat Daniel Kurtzer, leading to his early departure before his lecture. Students condemned Kurtzer’s support for Israeli policies and expressed solidarity with Palestine, criticizing the administration for normalizing ties with those perceived to support apartheid, amidst ongoing global activism against the situation in Gaza.

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