Microsoft has fired two employees who protested Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, USA, against the company’s services to Israel.
The technology giant called this a serious violation of company policy.
During the protest by seven people in CEO Brad Smith’s office, banners were hung, slogans were chanted, and a door was briefly barricaded. Protests also took place outside the headquarters. Police arrested the protesters, including former Microsoft employees.
No Azure for Apartheid
The protesters are members of the action group No Azure for Apartheid, which refers to Microsoft’s Azure software.
According to the activists, Israel uses Microsoft technology to gather intelligence on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. No Azure for Apartheid demands that the company stop providing services to Israel.
