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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...
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Turkish riot police take position during a protest at Taksim Square in Istanbul June 11, 2013. Source Reuters/Murad Sezer


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Protesters shout anti-government slogans during a demonstration at Taksim Square in central Istanbul June 3, 2013. (REUTERS/Osman Orsal)


Opinion: The Arab Spring dubbed in Turkish

Opinion: The Arab Spring dubbed in Turkish

by | Jun 10, 2013 | Opinion

Syrian state-run media outlets, and other loyal news agencies, were awash with funny comparisons during their coverage of the protests in Turkey. They described the use of water cannons and tear gas by Turkish security forces as being “brutal.” How terrible water must...
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File photo—Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses on April 16, 2013 members of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara. (AFP PHOTO / ADEM ALTAN)


Opinion: Which Erdoğan do you see?

Opinion: Which Erdoğan do you see?

by | Jun 5, 2013 | Opinion

When protests suddenly kicked off at Taksim Square in the Turkish city of Istanbul, many thought the situation was akin to that in Tunisia, Egypt and Syria at the beginning of their revolutions. Hastily formed opinions made themselves heard; an Egyptian said that he...