Turkey student protests: teargas, pepper spray and pot-banging – video

Escalating protests over the appointment of a state-approved rector at a prestigious Istanbul university have become an unexpected catalyst for Turkey's disillusioned and underemployed youth to vent their frustrations at President Recep Tayyip Erdoan's government.

Demonstrations by both staff and students erupted last month after the former political candidate Melih Bulu was appointed. The decision was denounced as undemocratic

• Student protests grow as Turkey's young people turn against Erdoan