On May 12, 2026, unidentified individuals attacked students on the campus of the University of West Attica.

Between eight and ten masked individuals wearing helmets stormed the campus late in the afternoon. Carrying hammers and knives, they injured at least two students before fleeing. Police detained eight suspects for questioning.

Scholars at Risk is concerned about violent and destructive attacks on campus. Students and members of the public must refrain from violence, especially on campus, and respect the right to freedom of association and freedom of expression. State authorities should take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of scholars, students, and staff, including by investigating and holding perpetrators of such acts responsible, in line with international human rights standards. In addition to the harm to the immediate victims, such actions undermine academic freedom and democratic society generally.

Sources:
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1303564/masked-group-injures-two-in-attack-at-athens-university/
https://english.news.cn/europe/20260513/dbed77ba75b84125bf1938eaaebfd85f/c.html
https://www.tovima.com/society/violence-at-west-attica-uni-hours-after-thessaloniki-incident/