The graduation ceremony of Istanbul Erkek Lisesi was disrupted! Students turned their backs on the school principal.

The graduation ceremony of Istanbul Erkek Lisesi was disrupted! Students turned their backs on the school principal.

06.06.2026 22:31

The graduation ceremony of Istanbul Erkek Lisesi was marked by student protests. While school principal Hikmet Konar was giving a speech, students turned their backs and sang the school anthem. The remaining part of the ceremony was cancelled, and Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür argued with parents after the protests.

Tensions rose during the graduation ceremony of Istanbul Erkek Lisesi due to student protests. Students turned their backs in protest as School Principal Hikmet Konar began his speech.

CEREMONY CUT SHORT AFTER PROTEST

After the protest, the principal interrupted his speech, and the remaining part of the graduation ceremony was canceled by the school administration.

PROVINCIAL DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL EDUCATION ARGUED WITH PARENTS

Harsh arguments broke out between parents and Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür, who was present at the ceremony. Those moments were captured on camera. 

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