Photo Essay: May 6 2024 Gaza Solidarity Encampment Clearing
Since May 1, The Triton’s staff had documented and reported on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment that was set up on undeveloped land alongside the northern end of Library Walk.
In a series of live updates, our staff reported peaceful protesting, community events, counter protest rallies, and the status of the University’s stance throughout the duration of this encampment. On the morning of May 6, riot police were called in to dismantle what would have been the sixth day of the encampment. From 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., our staff documented events following UC San Diego administration’s decision to call forth riot police on campus to clear the encampment.
The on-campus protest ends outside Price Center as it is announced that demonstrators will be heading to Downtown San Diego and Santee for further protesting and jail support. Credit: McKenzie Turner / The TritonDemonstrators arrive to rally outside of Central Jail in Downtown San Diego, where all male arrestees are being held. Credit: McKenzie Turner / The TritonAs cars drive by, honking in support, demonstrators await status on arrestees and their release. Credit: McKenzie Turner / The Triton
After a press conference held outside of Central Jail ends, demonstrators rally together and march to Civic Center Plaza.
After a press conference held outside of Central Jail ends, demonstrators rally together and march to Civic Center Plaza.
After a press conference held outside of Central Jail ends, demonstrators rally together and march to Civic Center Plaza.
At the end of their march, protesters are given lunch before some return to Central Jail, and others move to Las Colinas Jail in Santee to gather while arrestees are slowly released. Credit: McKenzie Turner / The TritonDemonstrators await the release of arrestees outside the Las Colinas Detention Center. Credit: Tate McFadden / The TritonDemonstrators chant “Allahu Akbar,” which is Arabic for “God is greater,” as groups of arrestees are released from Central Jail. Credit: Liam Winstead / The TritonBy 11 p.m. Library Walk is open, and workers begin placing barricades around the area that once held the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Credit: McKenzie Turner / The TritonAs of May 22, 2024, the metal barricades have been removed, but ropes still surround the “landscape area under renovation.” Credit: McKenzie Turner / The Triton
McKenzie Turner is the Social Media Manager for The Triton. Tate McFadden is the Arts and Culture Editor and Opinion Editor for The Triton. Liam Winstead is the Managing Editor for The Triton.
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