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Turkish choreographer Erdem Gunduz (C) stands on Taksim square during a ‘duranadam’ or standing man protest in Istanbul, Turkey, early 18 June 2013. Source: EPA Vassil Donev


Dozens held in Turkey, silent protester goes viral

Dozens held in Turkey, silent protester goes viral

by | Jun 19, 2013 | World

Istanbul, Reuters—A lone, silent vigil by a man in Istanbul inspired copycat protests on Tuesday, as police detained dozens of people across Turkey in an operation linked to three weeks of often violent demonstrations against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. Overnight...