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National University of Asunción suspends classes over armed attack threat
The National University of Asunción (UNA) has suspended all academic activities following mass emails containing threats of an armed attack. The threats were sent to various academic units on Friday morning.
University Rector Zully Vera stated that this is the first time the institution has received such an intimidating message. Following a meeting with deans and directors, and upon the recommendation of the National Police, the decision to suspend classes was made as a preventive measure to ensure the safety of students and faculty.
The National Police are currently working to identify the person responsible by tracking the IP address used to send the emails.
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National Police of Paraguay · Universidad Nacional de Asunción · Zully Vera