A desecrated monument in Istanbul's commercial hub, Taksim Square, on Tuesday after demonstrations at the weekend turned violent when police moved in to scatter protesters.
Turkey protesters remain defiant —
A desecrated monument in Istanbul's commercial hub, Taksim Square, on Tuesday after demonstrations at the weekend turned violent when police moved in to scatter protesters.
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Industrial design student Ozgsa Bertag-Apunaman, 20, says: "They are trying to decide whether we drink alcohol. Telling us how many children we should have and if a woman should have an abortion or not."
Turkey protesters remain defiant —
Industrial design student Ozgsa Bertag-Apunaman, 20, says: "They are trying to decide whether we drink alcohol. Telling us how many children we should have and if a woman should have an abortion or not."
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Gozde, 19, a university pupil studying genetics, joined the protests with her mother and is worried for the future of her country under the leadership of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey protesters remain defiant —
Gozde, 19, a university pupil studying genetics, joined the protests with her mother and is worried for the future of her country under the leadership of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Ayean, 33, a fashion designer, says the "beautiful" mix that exists in Istanbul, along with people's way of life in the city, is under threat.
Turkey protesters remain defiant —
Ayean, 33, a fashion designer, says the "beautiful" mix that exists in Istanbul, along with people's way of life in the city, is under threat.
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Rock star and environmentalist Haluk Levent, 44, believes it's about time that Erdogan listened to the concerns of the country's young people.
Turkey protesters remain defiant —
Rock star and environmentalist Haluk Levent, 44, believes it's about time that Erdogan listened to the concerns of the country's young people.
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