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an hour agoIstanbul sways: Students clash with police after Erdogan was assigned University Rector
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Students and professors at an Istanbul university have clashed with police in a rare protest that was sparked following the political appointment of a reactor linked to the conservative Turkish ruling party. Melih Bulu é, who was a candidate for deputy from Erdogan's party AKP, was appointed directory of Bogazici University. [...]
Melih Bulu é, who was a candidate for MP from Erdogan's party AKP, was appointed directory to Bogazici University by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by a presidential decree.
This decision angered the students, but university professors also interpreted it as an attempt to violate academic freedoms.
Police blocked roads around campus in preparation for the third day of the protests.
The student slogans were “Melih, step down” and “AK get your hands off our university”.
At least 24 students have been arrested.
I come to Bogazici from Bursa; it's the best university in the state; it's an honor to be here. The university is known for its liberal and mind-opening atmosphere... this appointment destroys this.” A student named Cheren Carapinar said.
