Due to factional tension Palestinian University suspends teaching until further notice

Tuesday November 20, 2007 16:01 by IMEMC Staff - IMEMC News

On Tuesday at midday, Beir Zeit University suspended teaching indefinitely due to an attack by unknown gunmen on one of the university students late on Monday night.

Dr. Ghassan Andoni, the director of the public relations office at the university, told IMEMC that the University will be closed until the administration is sure that the Campus is safe for the students and the staff.

There was an atmosphere of high tension at Beir Zeit University between political student groups after last week's attack by Fatah supporters on the left factions rally that was organized in the university to mark the declaration of independence of the Palestinians.

Andoni said that the University will reopen as soon as the tension among students has gone and the administration is sure that the university is safe for all who work and study there.

Translated by Ghassan Bannoura –IMEMC.org

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