The administration of French university Sciences Po Paris reportedly used unprecedented surveillance methods against students involved in pro-Palestine demonstrations, according to local investigative outlet Mediapart, Anadolu reports.
Citing several internal disciplinary files, Mediapart said on Monday that students were monitored on social media, photographed without their knowledge, and observed during gatherings to collect evidence for disciplinary proceedings.
Since 2024, at least 48 students have reportedly been subjected to disciplinary investigations, while 13 were temporarily banned from entering the university’s premises pending decisions by its disciplinary body.
Most of the temporary suspensions were later lifted, though at least two remained in effect, the report said.
The investigation identified Pierre Catalan, then-director of student life at the university, as a central figure in the alleged monitoring operation.
