26 released, one student arrested over leaflets at Ege University

Published 24 Sept, 20:07

This story is from 24 September 2026.

26 people detained for distributing leaflets to protest a circular at Ege University were released, while Revolutionary Youth Union member U.Y. was arrested.

Following procedures at the prosecutor's office and the on-duty court, U.Y. was sent to Sakran Closed Prison on charges of "violating the law on meetings and demonstrations" and "resisting police". Youth organizations held a press statement in front of the Turkan Saylan Cultural Center demanding U.Y.'s release.