Police and private security guards attacked students at Boğaziçi University on 9 November who were under investigation on charges of “theft” and “occupation” over protests against cafeteria price increases. Students who wanted to enter the investigation room at Hamlin Hall together to submit a collective defense were punched, grabbed by the throat and pushed down the stairs. Many students suffered signs of physical assault. In a statement outside the building, students said the administration had closed cafeterias and dormitories and had not rebuilt the demolished library; they alleged that the university budget was being used irregularly through foundations established by the administration. The protests began after the price of meals was raised for the third time in the same year to 85 lira. Students crossed the turnstiles and distributed their own meals; police and private security later prevented them from entering the cafeteria. Some social media accounts also tried to expose the identities of students who took part and accused them of “stealing food.”
9 November 2026
Sendika.Org