17/05/2024 02:36 (UTC)

Evacuation order at National University of Colombia due to violent clashes

Bogota, May 16 (EFE).- Colombia's National University on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of the main campus in Bogota due to violent clashes between hooded demonstrators and police during a student protest.

The university's vice-rector declared a red alert and ordered the campus evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The clashes, which have paralysed the area, began after protesters blocked traffic on Carrera 30, prompting police intervention. The unrest follows a long-running crisis at the university since the controversial election of José Ismael Peña as rector for the 2024-2027 term. (Camera: JUAN DIEGO LÓPEZ).

FOOTAGE SHOWS PROTESTS AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBIA, IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA.

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Date: 17/05/2024 02:05 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Education » University
Crime, law and justice » Crime
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 185 seconds
Reference: 55013595818
Relevance: Normal