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Microsoft CEO Interrupted by Employees Over Military Contracts

4/4/2025

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During Microsoft's 50th anniversary, CEO Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted by employee Ibtihal Aboussad, who criticized the company's military contracts with Israel.
Aboussad emphasized the plight of Palestinians, accusing Microsoft of complicity in genocide.
Employee Vaniya Agrawal joined the protest, asserting that working at Microsoft implicates employees in human rights violations.
Both urged colleagues to support a petition advocating for ethical business practices.

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During Microsoft's 50th anniversary, CEO Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted by employee Ibtihal Aboussad, who criticized the company's military contracts with Israel.
Aboussad emphasized the plight of Palestinians, accusing Microsoft of complicity in genocide.
Employee Vaniya Agrawal joined the protest, asserting that working at Microsoft implicates employees in human rights violations.
Both urged colleagues to support a petition advocating for ethical business practices.