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Boğaziçi students, academics mark sixth month of protests against Erdoğan-appointed rector

Boğaziçi students, academics mark sixth month of protests against Erdoğan-appointed rector

Academics have demanded the resignation of Rector Bulu and other appointed officials.

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

Business group says 'We should listen to Boğaziçi students'

Business group says 'We should listen to Boğaziçi students'

TÜSİAD has emphasized that the country will develop with "strong and autonomous institutions."

3 February 2021

Veiled woman says she wasn't allowed to cover her hair in detention

BOĞAZİÇİ PROTESTS

Veiled woman says she wasn't allowed to cover her hair in detention

A Boğaziçi University student has said that her veil was opened while she was being taken into custody and police officers didn't allow her to put it back on.

3 February 2021

Boğaziçi protests: LGBTI+ groups denounce hate speech by government officials

Boğaziçi protests: LGBTI+ groups denounce hate speech by government officials

Senior government officials, including the president, have specifically targeted LGBTI+s during the protests that have been going on for a month now.

3 February 2021