UAM Condemns Palestinian Genocide and Detention of Professor Aboard Global Sumud Flotilla
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) condemned Israel's actions against Palestinians, citing the detention of a professor on the Global Sumud Flotilla.
- The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid, was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, with five Mexicans aboard, including the detained professor.
- UAM demanded an end to the blockade of Palestine, called for international justice for Israeli officials, and urged the Mexican government to impose sanctions.
The Universidad Autรณnoma Metropolitana (UAM) has unequivocally condemned the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people, a stance amplified by the illegal detention of one of its esteemed professors. This academic was participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international civilian initiative dedicated to delivering vital humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and challenging Israel's oppressive blockade.
In a strongly worded statement, UAM expressed profound indignation over the genocide and crimes against humanity perpetrated by the State of Israel against the Palestinian populace. The university also denounced the unlawful arrest of activists from various nationalities aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose vessels were intercepted by Israeli military forces in international waters.
The Autonomous Metropolitan University expresses its indignation for the genocide and crimes against humanity inflicted by the State of Israel on the Palestinian people. Likewise, it condemns the illegal detention of activists of different nationalities who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, whose boats were intercepted in international waters by military forces of said State.
Among those detained was Violeta Nรบรฑez Rodrรญguez, a full-time professor at UAM's Xochimilco campus. The university has pledged full support and accompaniment to ensure her physical and emotional recovery. UAM's demands are clear: an immediate cessation of the illegal blockade against Palestine, public repudiation of the flotilla's interception, and a call for the Mexican government to enact measures sanctioning violations of international law. Furthermore, UAM insists that those responsible, specifically Israeli Minister of Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, must face international justice.
As a nation committed to global peace and human dignity, Mexico must stand with the international community to champion actions of condemnation and justice for the Palestinian people. This is not merely a matter of foreign policy; it is a moral imperative that reflects our core values. The world watches, and Mexico's response will speak volumes about its dedication to human rights and international law.
Mexico, as a country committed to world peace and respect for human dignity, must promote, along with the international community, actions of condemnation and justice in favor of the Palestinian people.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.