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“No Azure for Apartheid”: 18 Arrested at Protest of Microsoft’s Work with Israel’s Military

HeadlineAug 21, 2025
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Police in Redmond, Washington, arrested 18 people at a protest encampment at Microsoft’s headquarters on Wednesday. The protest was organized by the group No Azure for Apartheid, which is made up of current and former Microsoft workers opposed to Microsoft’s work with the Israeli military. Microsoft provides AI and cloud technology used by Israeli forces in Gaza. Microsoft has also helped Israel carry out mass surveillance of Palestinians.

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