Cafe Staff Eject Activist, Uni Condemns Harassment

It's April 7th.

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A video surf is showing staff at Black Medicine Coffee on Edinburgh's Nicholson Street,

pushing an activist out after he confronted the University of.

Edinburgh's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Peter Muthason, who was just sitting there

having coffee.

This all popped off on Wednesday, April 1st, during protests by the Uni's Justice for

Palestine Society over the school's investments in tech.

As they linked to Israel's actions in Gaza, the cafe owners jumped in quick, saying their

team de-escalated when the activists caused distress to customers and staff, and now they're

reviewing.

The whole thing internally, including training updates.

University spokespeople called it straight-up harassment and threats during a work meeting,

stressing that while protests are part of campus life, intimidation crosses the line.

They plan to investigate too.

protests continue at the Uni's old college, blocking doors, and pushing for divestment

from those firms where Edinburgh holds nearly 25.

Million 500,000 pounds amidst staff strikes over cuts and job losses.

Things stay high, but both sides stress respect and safety moving.

Forward.