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Saturday, May 28, 2005

I await the outpouring of international condemnation and the solidarity among academics across international borders in response to this government crackdown against a scholar for his political views and against his academic freedom.

Arutz-7: PA Ousts Dr. Sari Nusseibeh

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has decided to oust Dr. Sari Nusseibeh as the president of Al-Quds University, the London-based Al-Quds el-Arabi reports.

The move seems to be the result of pressure exerted by “Palestinian political and academic circles” following Nusseibeh’s decision to sign a cooperation agreement with Hebrew University at a time when British academics are working to strengthen their boycott against Israeli universities.


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