On May 2, Rutgers University, located in the state of New Jersey in the United States, agreed to eight out of 10 requests made by pro-Palestine demonstrators to end their protests, including the displaying of Kurdish flags.

“Rutgers University and protestors on Voorhees Mall have agreed that by Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET, the protest taking place on Voorhees Mall will be ended,” the agreement read. 

“All students involved will leave the encampment, remove all tents and personal belongings, and clear the mall of all trash. This agreement is contingent upon no further disruptions and adherence to University policies”

Moreover, the agreement adds that Rutgers University will “display the flags of occupied peoples – including but not limited to Palestinians, Kurds, and Kashmiris – in all areas displaying international flags across the Rutgers campuses.” 

“The Office of the Chancellor will take stock of flags that are displayed across Rutgers-New Brunswick campus, and ensure appropriate representation of students enrolled in academic and other spaces.”

Since April 17, numerous pro-Palestinian protests have erupted at colleges and universities in the United States in response to the Israel-Hamas war.