Topless protest over #RUReferenceList
Hundreds of half naked Rhodes University students have taken to the streets, in yet another protest following the publication of the #RUReferenceList.
|||Durban - Hundreds of half naked Rhodes University students have taken to the streets, as yet more protests follow the publication of the #RUReferenceList, which has gone viral.
The #RUReferenceList was published on Sunday and carries the names of alleged rapists at the university.
Pictures circulating on social media show topless protesters lying on the ground.
RHODES UNIVERSITY #NakedProtest #RUReferenceList pic.twitter.com/Qj6kHsHExS
— Marcia Mash (@OfficialMashM) April 19, 2016
According to reports a vehicle forced through a human barricade, injuring one student.
The protesters are now locked in a stand-off with police.
Students say they are determined to stay despite police warning because they are making an important stand.
Human barrier at entrance to Rhodes University #RUreferencelist pic.twitter.com/t8Kmab7pts
— Oppidan Press (@oppidanpress) April 19, 2016
In the pictures posted on social media police in riot gear are seen keeping a watchful eye.
Police have arrived with ammunition at Rhodes University. #RuReferenceList pic.twitter.com/QbBft02xff
— Blaque Rose (@Bitterbie) April 19, 2016
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