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Law enforcement has cleared out the "Gaza Solidarity" encampment at UC San Diego. Dozens of protesters were detained or arrested, according to media reports. Authorities declared the encampment an unlawful assembly at about 5:45 a.m. and ordered the protesters to leave. The university announced that there was police activity from North Torrey Pines Road to…

Tents occupied by pro-Palestinian demonstrators are dismantled.

Hundreds of students have rotated through the encampment since they established it just outside the Geisel Library on Wednesday.

The festival was scheduled for this weekend but administrators said there isn't enough security to monitor both the festival and Pro-Palestine encampment.

Hundreds of students with the UCSDivest Coalition continue their encampment on campus with several peaceful actions planned.

The school's decision upset many students who were looking forward to an event that typically draws 6,000 to 8,000 people

The festival was scheduled for this weekend but administrators said there isn't enough security to monitor both the festival and Pro-Palestine encampment.

UC San Diego officials abruptly cancelled the Sun God Festival a mere days before it was set to take place due to the "Gaza Solidarity" encampment, marking the third time ever that the annual event has not gone on as planned in its 40 year history.

The annual event was expected to draw 6,000 to 8,000 students and alumni.

Students at UC San Diego have settled into their encampment of support for Palestinians in the Middle East, near the Geisel Library. And due to the protest, UC San Diego officials announced the cancellation of the annual Sun God Festival that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4. The UCSDivest Coalition is demanding…