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Istanbul University Students Released

Istanbul University Students Released

The students that were taken into police custody after a conflict at the Istanbul University were released on 3 January. Students from various organizations protested the incident and claimed, "This was not a conflict between left and right but a fascist attack".

4 January 2012 Nilay Vardar

23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University

23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University

23 students were taken into police custody in the course of unrests on the Istanbul University Beyazıt Campus on 2 February. Hayat TV news centre editor Cem Şimşek is among the people in custody.

3 January 2012 Işıl Cinmen

Istanbul University: Search of Students Stopped

Istanbul University: Search of Students Stopped

An Istanbul court revoked the permission for a general search of people and their belongings at the entrance of Istanbul University. The court ruled that the search was contrary to the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights.

20 January 2011 Erhan Üstündağ

Headscarf Ban at Universities Softened

Headscarf Ban at Universities Softened

The Higher Education Council partly lifted the controversial headscarf ban at universities. According to a circular sent by the Council, students may no longer be expelled from class because of their attire. Disciplinary proceedings will be taken against lecturers who do otherwise.

6 October 2010 Berivan Tapan,Semra Pelek