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Resignation of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lyon 2 following a campaign of harassment

Media Smear / Delegitimization Campaign, Harassment / DoxingLegal procedures: No
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DATE

May 5, 2025

LOCATION

Lyon (France)

TARGETED PERSON/INSTITUTION

Willy Beauvallet-Haddad, Vice President of Lyon II

DOMAIN/FIELD

University

RESPONSIBLE FOR BAN

Pressure and cyberbullying that led to his resignation

In Lyon, Willy Beauvallet-Haddad, Vice-President of Lumière Lyon 2 University, has announced his resignation following a campaign of online harassment and intimidation targeting his views on the situation in Palestine. In the face of this pressure, he stated that he was stepping down from his post in order to protect the institution.

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