The Media Accountability Project  

"I particularly appreciate that you included Co-owner Ramsey Zeid’s comments, where he described this incident as “a hate crime” and emphasized that “it’s all about intimidation and silencing" them. Unfortunately, when Palestinians are given a voice in the media, their stories are often buried at the very end of articles, making it easy for readers to overlook their perspectives."

This article published by the Winnipeg Sun is rife with factual inaccuracies and promotes racist narratives against Palestinians. It conflates pro-Palestinian advocacy with terrorism, representing a clear form of anti-Palestinian racism aimed at stifling legitimate calls for criticism against Israel’s apartheid regime. It is unacceptable for the Winnipeg Sun to publish this kind of content and portray racism in a positive light.

Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Manitoba, one of the main groups present at the encampment, have clearly stated that students are reclaiming their campus to demand the university’s implementation of comprehensive safety measures and support systems for all Palestinian students on campus; full divestment from companies and institutions that are complicit in the oppression against Palestinians; cessation of exchange programs with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; and other core demands