In the headlines today, University of Otago staff and students have released an open letter urging the university to cut economic ties with Israel and condemn international universities that punish students who are protesting, recent polls show a significant dip in support for the current government coalition, the World Health Organisation continues to call for a ceasefire deal to be made between Israel and Hamas, as fuel needed to run hospitals in Southern Gaza runs low and more.
In stories, we invite Dr Olivier Jutel and Dr Peyton Bond to talk about the open letter to the university, in support of the Boycott-Divest- Sanction movement and students’ rights to protest for a ceasefire in Palestine, on international university campuses and here in Aotearoa.
Today’s hosts are Charlie Cunningham and Jonah Broughton.
The bulletin was written by Charlie Cunningham, Jonah Broughton and Jamiema Lorimer.
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