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flag Swiss students jailed for peaceful protest against ETH Zurich’s military-linked research; UN experts demand review, citing protected speech and academic freedom.

flag UN human rights experts have condemned Switzerland’s criminal prosecution of students who peacefully protested ETH Zurich’s research ties to Israeli institutions linked to the military-industrial complex. flag The May 2024 sit-in, involving about 70 nonviolent demonstrators, was dispersed by police, leading to convictions for trespassing. flag Experts stressed that peaceful activism, especially regarding potential complicity in international crimes, is protected under international law and urged Switzerland to review the legal consequences, uphold academic freedom, and prevent the criminalization of student expression amid growing concerns over research with military applications.

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