2021 Boğaziçi University protests

The 2021 Boğaziçi University protests are demonstrations held against the appointment of Melih Bulu by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as rector of Boğaziçi University, one of the top academic institutions in Turkey.

2021 Boğaziçi University protests
Date4 January 2021 – present (3 years, 3 months and 5 days)
Location
Caused byAppointment of Melih Bulu as rector of Boğaziçi University
Goals
  • Resignation of Melih Bulu
  • Election of rectors by the university
  • Preservation of academic freedom and scientific autonomy
MethodsDemonstrations
Resulted inRemoval of Melih Bulu from his position by a decree from Erdoğan on 15 July 2021
Parties
Lead figures

No centralized leadership

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Melih Bulu

Casualties
Arrested9
Detained560
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