Turkish police arrest 27 students at Ege University in Izmir

On September 24, 2026, Turkish police arrested 27 students at Ege University in Izmir following a protest against new campus regulations. The demonstration took place at a student information stall set up for the start of the academic year. The students were protesting a policy enacted on July 24, 2026, which requires prior authorization from the university administration for all press conferences, protests, and public events held on campus grounds.

The conflict escalated when private security personnel initially attempted to remove the stall, leading to the intervention of riot police units who surrounded the area and performed the arrests. The Ege Student Forum condemned the police operation, claiming that several students were subjected to physical violence during their detention. While these allegations of abuse have been reported by student activists, they have not been independently confirmed. The administration has maintained its stance on the new campus policies, and no further details regarding the status of the detained students or potential legal proceedings have been released.