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University of Michigan divestment vote fails after hours of debate

Despite failing to pass a resolution on divestment from companies that ‘profit’ from Israel’s occupation, proponents of the bill say support is growing
University of Michigan students show support as Ali Abunimah speaks in favour of a divestment resolution on 31 March 2015 (MEE/Dave Leins)
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