EFD Rights Watch: In the mean time, Interior Ministry?s report says Turkish police used excessive force in Gezi protests

Turkish police used excessive force in Gezi protests, Interior Ministry?s report says

Police exercised ?excessive force? in trying to quell the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul and İzmir

With a Burst of Color, Turkey’s Public Walkways Become a Focus of Quiet Protest

When city authorities in Istanbul attempted to quash the initiative of a public-spirited citizen who painted a set of public steps in bright colors, their heavy handed response started a new wave of protests.

Turkish PM Erdoğan accuses EU of ?smear campaign?

Redirecting his wrath from the interest lobby to the EU, PM Erdoğan accuses the 28-member bloc of conducting a ?smear campaign? against Ankara

EP rapporteur offers advice on Gezi unrest

EU Parliament?s rapporteur Ria Oomen-Ruijten calls on Turkish government to guarantee the right of protests as she brings the EU intake on the much debated Gezi interventions.

 

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