Berlin Students Protest Ongoing Genocide in Powerful Sit-In

Berlin Students Stage Sit-In to Protest Ongoing Genocide Berlin, Germany – On May 23, 2025, students at the Free University of Berlin organized a sit-in protest at the Mensa, Hardenbergstrasse, to denounce the ongoing violence in Palestine. The demonstration, captured in a short video by a bystander, highlights the students' outrage over the ongoing conflict and their call for an end to the violence. The video shows students holding signs with messages such as "Berlin Students United Against Genocide" and "Cut Ties Now." One student, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We cannot stand idly by while innocent people are killed. This sit-in is a small act of defiance, but it represents our solidarity with the victims and our demand for an end to the violence." Passersby are shown in the video expressing support for the student protest, clapping and offering words of encouragement. The event underscores the growing international concern over the situation and the increasing activism among young people to bring attention to the conflict. The sit-in serves as a powerful symbol of the students' commitment to raising awareness and demanding an end to the violence.