Protests at Maastricht University - Update 8

The protesters in the garden of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) may remain there over the Whitsun weekend on the condition that the protest remains non-violent and that the previously made agreements are kept. To date, the activists are abiding by these conditions.

The protesters have been asked to take measures for their own safety. For its part, the university is providing fire safety and adequate 24-hour security.  The faculty building itself is closed. Students and staff will be informed of this in more detail via FASoS communication channels.

Hunger strike

Five protesters have been on hunger strike since Thursday. The university administration is concerned about the effects for both the activists involved and the impact this has on people outside the encampment. 

At the same time, a hunger strike is a means of protest people can choose on their own responsibility and based on the autonomy over their own bodies as part of exercising their right to protest. The university assumes that those on hunger strike and the people around them are doing everything for their safety and health. The university offers (medical) assistance as well.

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