Tag Archives: Taksim Protests

Bianet: A Least 8 Journalists Injured in Ahmet Atakan Protests

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Several journalists were subjected to police violence in Ahmet Atakan protests across Turkey last night. At least 8 journalist were reportedly injured. Various journalist associations in Turkey protested. A policeman pointing his gas bomb launcher at journalist Ahmet Şık at close distance on Tuesday in Taksim. Several journalists were subjected to police violence in Ahmet Atakan protests across Turkey last [...] → Read the full article…

Bianet: Police attacks Gezi Park after PM’s eviction call

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Police attacked Taksim Square and Park tonight. The police evicted Gezi Park and torn protestor tents apart. Several roads leading to Taksim Square were reportedly filled with tear gas. Many injuries were reported. At 8:50 pm local time tonight, police attacked Taksim Square and Gezi Park. “We have a meeting in Istanbul tomorrow. If Taksim Square is not evicted, police [...] → Read the full article…

Firat News: Leyla Khaled supports Taksim protest

Leyla Khaled, who was in Diyarbakır for the 1st Middle East Women’s Conference supported the protest in Taksim square and invited the demonstrators not to leave the square until their demands are met. The conference in Diyarbakır was dedicated to the memory of Sakine Cansız, Fidan Doğan, Leyla Şaylemez, who were brutally murdered in Paris on 9 January. Leyla Khaled is a [...] → Read the full article…