ANU gives noon ultimatum as pro-Palestine protesters refuse to disband campus camp

University says it is working with police and failure to comply could lead to disciplinary action

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Student protesters in Canberra have been given a noon deadline to disband a pro-Palestine encampment but say they will defy the order and risk disciplinary action and arrest.

On Monday the Australian National University dramatically escalated its response to the occupation. An ANU spokesperson said the university was working with Australian Capital Territory police to ensure the “safe removal of people”.

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