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45 students detained at Boğaziçi University

POLICE AT THE CAMPUS

45 students detained at Boğaziçi University

The tent where the students of Boğaziçi University have been holding a vigil in protest against the appointed rectors has been removed upon the instruction of the Rectorate. Police have entered the campus, taking 45 students into custody.

22 October 2021

Intervention against resistance in Akbelen: People dragged out of the forest

Intervention against resistance in Akbelen: People dragged out of the forest

While 105 trees have been reportedly cut down in fire-hit Muğla’s Akbelen Forest under the pretext of preventing fires, the gendarmerie intervened against the people’s resistance at midnight, dragging them out of the forest.

Police intervention against Boğaziçi University protest in İzmir

SEVERAL STUDENTS DETAINED

Police intervention against Boğaziçi University protest in İzmir

A group of university students gathered in Alsancak, İzmir to support the protests of Boğaziçi University students against the appointed rector. Police intervened against the protesters with pepper gas and plastic bullets, detaining several students.

3 February 2021

Miners’ march to Ankara prevented, again

Miners’ march to Ankara prevented, again

Unable to get their severance pay and wages, miners from Ermenek attempted to march to Ankara in protest: Gendarmerie prevented the march, Independent Miners’ Union Chair Çetin fainted during the intervention, 30 workers have been detained.

25 November 2020

Police Remove Benches as Well on 70th Day of Hunger Strike

Police Remove Benches as Well on 70th Day of Hunger Strike

Police have intervened in the people supporting the hunger strike in front of the Human Rights Monument in Turkey’s capital city of Ankara on the 70th day of the hunger strike.