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Photos: Crowd gathers near Cathedral of Learning for March for Rafah

A crowd of about 100 people gathered in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday to support the Global March For Rafah. The event was organized in response to recent military action taken by the Israeli Defense Force in the Gazan city of Rafah. The majority of march participants were students while a number of local community members also attended. The gathering lasted for over and hour before the participants dispered.

Protesters gather in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
Protesters gather in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
A speaker addresses the crowd in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
A protester displays a sign in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
Protesters gather in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
A speaker addresses the crowd in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
Protesters gather in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
A speaker addresses the crowd in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Saturday for the March For Rafah.
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