The UPV/EHU rectoral team has described the launch of smoke boats on the Álava campus as "unacceptable"
On the eve of the anniversary of the 3 March massacre, a group of students have installed smoke boats in four faculties on the Álava campus, which has led to the activation of the protocol and the evacuation of classrooms. The rectorate has said in a statement that it supports the students "right to claim and protest, but will not accept" methods contrary to the security of people, coexistence and the fundamental right to education of the rest of the university community. "
The UPV/EHU Rectorate Team has "firmly rejected" the launchof smoke boats by a group of students on the Alavés campus The events of eta have been described as "unacceptable. "This morning, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the massacre of 3 March 1976, a group of students have placed smoke boats in the four buildings.
On the occasion of the event, the UPV/EHU Rectorate has issued a note at noon stating that similar events have taken place on campus in previous years, to which the group led by Joxerramon Bengoetxea has sought to respond "firmly". On the one hand, it has stated that, as they believe in "a living, critical and active university, they will always defend their right to claim and protest", but has specified that "this activity must be carried out with respect for the people and with strict care for the public goods of society as a whole".
Thus, it stresses that they cannot "allow the legitimate right to protest to be hijacked by methods that violatethe security of individuals, coexistence and the fundamental right to education of the rest of the university community. "It also recalls that" the use of smoke boats in enclosed and crowded places may have serious personal consequences . "
For its part, the Rectoral Group has expressed its "firm commitment to coexistence and peaceful proclamation".
Lastly, he wished to add: "It reaffirms the call for collective commitment and the care of persons, which has been and will be our main priority to ensure the safety and well-being of our community as a whole.
The firefighters had to blow up the buildings. Photo: EFE
Ramiro Gonzalez calls for "immediate action"
The General Representative of Álava, Ramiro González, has condemned what happened on the Álava campus and has called on the Rectorate to take "immediate action". In several messages posted on the X social network, Gonzalez has criticized the reaction of the rectoral team. "To reject is an opinion. To condemn means to say that what happened is serious and to take appropriate measures.
For his part, PP MP Muriel Larrea has called those who have fired smoke boats "fascists" and has argued that should be "immediately expelled." He has urged the rectorate to ensure "security and freedom" on campus.
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