Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Syracuse University strengthens security after the racist declaration appears in the forum

After the racist declaration appeared on the campus forum in the early hours of Tuesday, Syracuse University stepped up security measures.

According to the school newspaper "Daily Orange", it was reported that the 74-page declaration from the striker of New Zealand Christchurch earlier this year attacked the mosque was "airdrop" to the library students.

In response, the university added double patrols, stationed campus police vehicles around the campus, and patrolled student residences and campus buildings, which was published by the university's public safety department, including the campus police.
The department said in a statement that “there seems to be no direct threat” and it is working with the Syracuse Police Department, the New York State Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to examine the white supremacist declaration.

The latest episode is a series of racist events on the campus of Syracuse, including racist graffiti in the dorms and an African-American woman being verbally harassed by racial slurs. These incidents led to protests and meditation on campus.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) issued a statement on Tuesday calling on the university's board of directors to hire an ombudsman to regulate recent events and condemn the university's principal, Kent Syverud. ).

In his statement, he said: "As we have learned over and over again, these more and more hate and prejudice exhibitions must be dealt with in a strong, swift and fair manner. This must be a reality and a perception. Syracuse University and its The leadership failed to do this. It is your obligation and it must be corrected immediately."

West Africa (Syverud) issued a statement on Sunday stating that the African-American woman was beaten orally, saying the act was carried out by members of the Brotherhood, who have now been suspended for investigation. He added that other incidents are being "actively" investigated.