An unofficial Columbia University student group, the pro-Palestinian ‘Columbia University Apartheid Divest’ posted “marg bar amrika,” the Islamist Iranian regime chant that means, “death to America,” to X Saturday in response to the killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ale Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.
Header photo of @ColumbiaBDS X account page.
Via Wikipedia: “Death to America (Persian: مرگ بر آمریکا Marg bar Amrika) is an anti-American political slogan and chant which has been in use in Iran since the inception of the Islamic Revolution in 1978. Ayatollah Khomeini, the first leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, popularized the term. In most official Iranian translations, the phrase is translated into English as the less offensive “Down with America.” The chant “Death to America” has come to be employed by Islamists, anti-imperialists, and decolonisation movements worldwide. Great Satan is another closely linked propaganda phrase.”
BREAKING: Columbia University pro-Palestinian student group posts “Death to America” in Farsi.
Not a single dime of American taxpayer dollars should go to this university. pic.twitter.com/Q78hkr3ReC
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) March 1, 2026
The group later posted that X made them take the post down, but that it stood by the thought, “X forced us to delete our “marg bar amrika” tweet in order to gain back access to our account but the sentiment still stands”
X forced us to delete our “marg bar amrika” tweet in order to gain back access to our account but the sentiment still stands
— CU Apartheid Divest (CUAD) (@ColumbiaBDS) March 1, 2026
The group mourned the death of Khamenei, “Devastating news. Our hearts are with the Iranian people. Iran has every right to defend itself against zionist warfare.”
Devastating news. Our hearts are with the Iranian people. Iran has every right to defend itself against zionist warfare. https://t.co/vap2XYa1Go
— CU Apartheid Divest (CUAD) (@ColumbiaBDS) March 1, 2026
The group also posted a disclaimer, “Friendly reminder that CUAD has no affiliation to or ties with the fascist state functionary known as Columbia University. We operate completely outside of the purview of a registered student organization and are proud to not receive any recognition from that institution.”
Friendly reminder that CUAD has no affiliation to or ties with the fascist state functionary known as Columbia University. We operate completely outside of the purview of a registered student organization and are proud to not receive any recognition from that institution.
— CU Apartheid Divest (CUAD) (@ColumbiaBDS) March 1, 2026
From the group’s Substack page:
About Columbia University Apartheid Divest
Columbia University Apartheid Divest is a coalition of student organizations that see Palestine as the vanguard for our collective liberation. We are a continuation of the Vietnam anti-war movement and the movement to divest from apartheid South Africa. We support freedom and justice for the Palestinian people, and for all people. We know that true collective safety will arise when everyone has access to clean air, clean water, food, housing, education, healthcare, freedom of movement, and dignity.
FINANCIAL DIVESTMENT. Divest all of Columbia’s finances, including the endowment, from companies and institutions that profit from Israeli apartheid, genocide and occupation in Palestine. Ensure accountability by increasing transparency around financial investments.
ACADEMIC BOYCOTT. Sever academic ties with Israeli universities, including the Global Center in Tel Aviv, the Dual Degree Program with Tel Aviv University, and all study-abroad programs, fellowships, and research collaborations with Israeli academic institutions.
STOP THE DISPLACEMENT. No land grabs, whether in Harlem, Lenapehoking, or Palestine. Cease expansion, provide reparations, and support housing for low-income Harlem residents. No development by Columbia without real community control.
NO POLICING ON CAMPUS. End the targeted repression of Palestinian students and their allies on and off campus, including through university disciplinary processes. Defund Public Safety and disclose and sever all ties with the NYPD.
END THE SILENCE. Release a public statement calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing the ongoing genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people, and call on government officials to do so too.
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