How US campus protests over Gaza differ from Vietnam war era, say Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters): A deep generational divide, anti-war protests on college campuses and a looming Chicago Democratic convention invite comparisons between today's protests against Israel’s attacks in Gaza and the movement against the Vietnam War.

The 54th anniversary of the Kent State University shooting on Saturday, marks the day when the Ohio National Guard troops sent to quell campus protests shot 13 students, killing four and unleashing a surge of unrest across the country.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Vietnam War , US , Campus , Protest , Different Now , Gaza War

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Malbatt sergeant serving in UN mission dies in Lebanon
Construction of West Ipoh Span Expressway expected to start in June, says Perak MB
South Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass US$100mil for first time in April, says data
Anwar calls for stronger ties among developing nations
Ethnic armed group claims to have captured a town in western Myanmar, Muslim Rohingyas flee again
Tourist couple injured in militant shooting in India's Kashmir amid elections
Singapore monitoring new Covid-19 wave as infections continue to rise in island; wave to peak in two to four weeks' time
Indonesia eases import rule for some goods to clear containers at port
Most Thais back PM’s plan to reclassify cannabis as drug, says national survey
Philippines replaces its military commander for disputed waters

Others Also Read