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NUS president dismissed over anti-Semitism claims | NUS president dismissed over anti-Semitism claims |
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The National Union of Students (NUS) has dismissed its president, Shaima Dallali, over anti-Semitism claims. | The National Union of Students (NUS) has dismissed its president, Shaima Dallali, over anti-Semitism claims. |
It follows an independent code-of-conduct investigation after allegations were made against her. | It follows an independent code-of-conduct investigation after allegations were made against her. |
The findings of a wider investigation into the NUS are yet to be published. | The findings of a wider investigation into the NUS are yet to be published. |
The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) said Ms Dallali's election was "a symptom of a wider problem" in the NUS. | The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) said Ms Dallali's election was "a symptom of a wider problem" in the NUS. |
Ms Dallali was elected during the NUS's National Conference in March, prompting concerns from Jewish students about her views. | Ms Dallali was elected during the NUS's National Conference in March, prompting concerns from Jewish students about her views. |
In 2012, Ms Dallali posted a tweet that included an Arabic chant that referenced a massacre of Jews in the year AD 628, which she has since apologised for. | In 2012, Ms Dallali posted a tweet that included an Arabic chant that referenced a massacre of Jews in the year AD 628, which she has since apologised for. |
In a statement, Chloe Field, the acting chair of the NUS UK Board, said she was "proud to fight on behalf of all students". | In a statement, Chloe Field, the acting chair of the NUS UK Board, said she was "proud to fight on behalf of all students". |
"I am determined to work together with the Union of Jewish Students to re-establish trust in our organisation and tackle some of the biggest issues facing students right now," she said. | "I am determined to work together with the Union of Jewish Students to re-establish trust in our organisation and tackle some of the biggest issues facing students right now," she said. |
In statement, the UJS said it "respects" the decision. | |
But it added: "Anti-Semitism in the student movement goes beyond the actions of any one individual and this case is a symptom of a wider problem. | |
"Jewish students across the country will be asking how an individual deemed unfit for office by NUS was elected in the first place." | |
In May, the government in England cut ties with the NUS because of concerns about anti-Semitism. | |
Michelle Donelan, who was universities minister at the time, said she was horrified that some Jewish students might feel ostracised by a group that should be a voice for all. |