The 2014 student protest began when Kosovo media accused Ibrahim Gashi, the Rector of the University of Pristina and his staff, of falsifying research and publishing scientific papers based on that false research to bolster their academic credentials. Student protesters became outraged after parliament failed to pass a vote demanding that Gashi resign, with coalition government political parties opposing the move. A spokeswoman for the Kosovo police said physical violence began when students began throwing red paint and rocks at the responding officers, who then attempted to subdue the students with tear gas. Reports state that 30 police officers were injured, one with a head injury and several with broken arms or legs. More than 30 students and opposing politicians were arrested.