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Ayşe Buğra: This situation can be explained with neither logic nor law

KAVALA BEHIND BARS FOR 1,455 DAYS

Ayşe Buğra: This situation can be explained with neither logic nor law

“After 4 years, it is impossible for me to be very hopeful about the functioning of judiciary,” says Prof. Buğra, commenting on her jailed spouse Kavala’s decision to not appear before the judge and Erdoğan’s ‘persona non grata’ order for 10 envoys.

25 October 2021

PEN Turkey grants Duygu Asena Women's Rights Award to Prof. Ayşe Buğra

PEN Turkey grants Duygu Asena Women's Rights Award to Prof. Ayşe Buğra

The writers' association has said that it has awarded Buğra because of her reactions after being targeted by the president over the Boğaziçi University protests.

22 February 2021

Targeted by Erdoğan, Prof. Buğra says, ‘Turkey needs peace’

Targeted by Erdoğan, Prof. Buğra says, ‘Turkey needs peace’

After she was targeted by ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan over Boğaziçi University protests, Emeritus Prof. Ayşe Buğra has said, “Provocation is a very harsh word. It shows not knowing the people in question, not knowing the students.”

9 February 2021

Akşener slams Erdoğan for targeting Prof. Buğra: ‘Mind your manners’

Akşener slams Erdoğan for targeting Prof. Buğra: ‘Mind your manners’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has harshly criticized AKP Chair and President Erdoğan, who targeted Ayşe Buğra amid Boğaziçi University protests: “You are talking about a woman, a scientist. You need to mind your manners and behave yourself!”

9 February 2021

Boğaziçi protests: Prof. Buğra 'regrets' Erdoğan's accusations

Boğaziçi protests: Prof. Buğra 'regrets' Erdoğan's accusations

The president accused the academic of provoking the protests against the rector he appointed.

6 February 2021

Erdoğan says 'no mercy' for Boğaziçi protesters, accuses Kavala's spouse of 'provocation'

Erdoğan says 'no mercy' for Boğaziçi protesters, accuses Kavala's spouse of 'provocation'

The president has continued accusing the protesters of "terrorism" and targeting LGBTI+s.

5 February 2021

Statement by Prof. Buğra on Arrest of Her Husband Kavala

Statement by Prof. Buğra on Arrest of Her Husband Kavala

Stating that reports put forward as evidence for the arrest were prepared at times when those, who are investigated as part of the FETÖ/PDY investigation, were still at their offices, Prof. Buğra said, “All verdicts based on these practices means to justify a period of investigation”.

2 November 2017

Ayşe Buğra Awarded TWAS Prize in Social Sciences

Ayşe Buğra Awarded TWAS Prize in Social Sciences

Prof. Dr. Ayşe Buğra from Bogaziçi University, Atatürk Institute has been awarded TWAS Prize in Social Sciences.

10 December 2015