A recent awards ceremony at the Faculty of Science in Casablanca took a surprising turn when the dean refused to present an award to a student because she was wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh. The incident sparked outrage among attendees, many of whom saw the gesture as a political statement.
Also Read: Germany to Refuse Citizenship to Individuals Promoting Pro-Palestine Slogans Online
The student, standing firm, refused to remove the keffiyeh, leading the dean to abruptly leave the stage. However, the ceremony continued as the school director stepped in, awarding the student amidst cheers and applause from the audience. The crowdβs support highlighted the solidarity with the student and her choice to wear the symbolic garment.
The incident has since sparked debate, with many praising the student’s courage and the director’s decision to step up in the dean’s absence.
