TOKYOJune 27 (News On Japan) – A protest against tuition increases at the University of Tokyo on June 21 led to police intervention, prompting criticism from students who accused the university of ignoring their autonomy.
The protest took place in front of the Yasuda Auditorium shortly after University of Tokyo President Fujii held an online session explaining the proposed tuition increases. Students expressed frustration over the exclusion of their input into the decision-making process and concerns about limited educational opportunities, leading some to gather in protest.
The situation escalated when a university official called the police to report a confrontation between security guards and students, resulting in multiple police officers arriving on campus.
The university announced on June 22 that students entered the Yasuda Auditorium and that a security guard was injured when he tried to stop them. However, some students denied witnessing any incident that warranted police involvement, calling into question the university’s response.
The student government of the College of Arts and Sciences condemned the university’s decision to involve police, citing the 1969 University of Tokyo Confirmation Document. This agreement, reached after a period of student unrest, prohibits the use of police power to solve problems. disputes on campus.
Source: ANN
