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Demonstrations in Turkey

Updated 2103 GMT (0503 HKT) June 19, 2013

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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the deputies of his ruling Justice and Development Party during a meeting with Turkish parliament on Tuesday, June 18. Erdogan said he had no intention of restricting anyone's democratic rights. "If you want to make a protest do it, do it, but do it within the framework of law," he said.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the deputies of his ruling Justice and Development Party during a meeting with Turkish parliament on Tuesday, June 18. Erdogan said he had no intention of restricting anyone's democratic rights. "If you want to make a protest do it, do it, but do it within the framework of law," he said.
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Turkish performance artist Erdem Gunduz, center, is joined by others as he makes his silent protest in Taksim Square. As word of his gesture of protest spread, Gunduz became known as the "standing man." Protests that began as a <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/17/world/europe/turkey-protests/index.html">demonstration against the planned demolition of a park</a> have grown into general anti-government dissent across the nation.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Turkish performance artist Erdem Gunduz, center, is joined by others as he makes his silent protest in Taksim Square. As word of his gesture of protest spread, Gunduz became known as the "standing man." Protests that began as a demonstration against the planned demolition of a park have grown into general anti-government dissent across the nation.
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People carry the coffin of Ethem Sarisuluk, who was killed during recent protests in Turkey, on Sunday, June 16, in Ankara.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – People carry the coffin of Ethem Sarisuluk, who was killed during recent protests in Turkey, on Sunday, June 16, in Ankara.
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Tens of thousands attend a rally to hear Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speak in Istanbul on June 16, a day after he ordered a crackdown on anti-government protesters at Gezi Park.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Tens of thousands attend a rally to hear Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan speak in Istanbul on June 16, a day after he ordered a crackdown on anti-government protesters at Gezi Park.
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A protester faces water cannons during a clash with police at an anti-government demonstration in Ankara on June 16.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester faces water cannons during a clash with police at an anti-government demonstration in Ankara on June 16.
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Police walk through tear gas during protests at Kizilay Square in central Ankara on June 16.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Police walk through tear gas during protests at Kizilay Square in central Ankara on June 16.
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Police detain protesters after a crackdown on a demonstration at Istanbul's Gezi Park on June 16.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Police detain protesters after a crackdown on a demonstration at Istanbul's Gezi Park on June 16.
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A protester runs during clashes between riot police and demonstrators in the streets adjacent to Taksim Square in Istanbul on Sunday, June 16.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester runs during clashes between riot police and demonstrators in the streets adjacent to Taksim Square in Istanbul on Sunday, June 16.
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A protester throws a tear gas canister back at riot police during clashes near Taksim Square on June 16.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester throws a tear gas canister back at riot police during clashes near Taksim Square on June 16.
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Trash containers burn in front of riot police forces in Ankara, Turkey, on June 16.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Trash containers burn in front of riot police forces in Ankara, Turkey, on June 16.
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Protesters gather in the main shopping street near Taksim Square in the early morning hours of June 16 as riot police clear Gezi Park in Istanbul.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters gather in the main shopping street near Taksim Square in the early morning hours of June 16 as riot police clear Gezi Park in Istanbul.
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Turkish riot police officers use rubber bullets on June 15 to disperse demonstrators in Gezi Park in Istanbul on June 15.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Turkish riot police officers use rubber bullets on June 15 to disperse demonstrators in Gezi Park in Istanbul on June 15.
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Protesters scramble for safety as Turkish riot police officers push them out of Gezi Park using tear gas and rubber bullets.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters scramble for safety as Turkish riot police officers push them out of Gezi Park using tear gas and rubber bullets.
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Protesters run for cover as riot police spray them with a water cannon on June 15.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters run for cover as riot police spray them with a water cannon on June 15.
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A protester throws rocks at police during clashes at the entrance of Gezi Park on June 15.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester throws rocks at police during clashes at the entrance of Gezi Park on June 15.
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A protester on June 15, reacts in pain to a salvo of tear gas fired by Turkish riot police chasing out demonstrators in order to dismantle their tent camp in Gezi Park in Istanbul.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester on June 15, reacts in pain to a salvo of tear gas fired by Turkish riot police chasing out demonstrators in order to dismantle their tent camp in Gezi Park in Istanbul.
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Riot police move in a line through the tent camp on June 15.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Riot police move in a line through the tent camp on June 15.
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Protesters escape from tear gas during the crackdown at Gezi Park on June 15.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters escape from tear gas during the crackdown at Gezi Park on June 15.
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Protestors fire fireworks as police drive them out of Gezi Park on June 15.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protestors fire fireworks as police drive them out of Gezi Park on June 15.
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Protesters sleep in Gezi Park in Istanbul's Taksim Square early Thursday, June 13. Turkey's prime minister on Thursday called on protesters camped out in the park to pack up and leave.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters sleep in Gezi Park in Istanbul's Taksim Square early Thursday, June 13. Turkey's prime minister on Thursday called on protesters camped out in the park to pack up and leave.
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A man plays piano for hundreds of protesters in Taksim Square on Wednesday, June 12, in Istanbul.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A man plays piano for hundreds of protesters in Taksim Square on Wednesday, June 12, in Istanbul.
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A man waves a flag in Taksim Square on June 12.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A man waves a flag in Taksim Square on June 12.
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A man sleeps in Gezi Park in Istanbul's Taksim Square early on June 12, hours after riot police moved into the square in an attempt to push demonstrators out.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A man sleeps in Gezi Park in Istanbul's Taksim Square early on June 12, hours after riot police moved into the square in an attempt to push demonstrators out.
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Municipal workers clean up a street in Taksim Square early on June 12, after police moved in to disperse protesters.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Municipal workers clean up a street in Taksim Square early on June 12, after police moved in to disperse protesters.
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A protester prepares to throw a tear gas canister back toward police in Taksim Square on Tuesday, June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester prepares to throw a tear gas canister back toward police in Taksim Square on Tuesday, June 11.
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Riot police fire tear gas canisters at protesters in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Riot police fire tear gas canisters at protesters in Taksim Square on June 11.
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People run from a tear gas cloud in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – People run from a tear gas cloud in Taksim Square on June 11.
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People flee as riot police fire tear gas on Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – People flee as riot police fire tear gas on Taksim Square on June 11.
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Protesters run behind a barricade during clashes with police on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters run behind a barricade during clashes with police on June 11.
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A protester throws a tear gas canister back toward police on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester throws a tear gas canister back toward police on June 11.
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Photographers crowd around a protester posing in front of a riot police vehicle at Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Photographers crowd around a protester posing in front of a riot police vehicle at Taksim Square on June 11.
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Protesters seek shelter behind a barricade on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters seek shelter behind a barricade on June 11.
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Protesters try to run from riot police on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters try to run from riot police on June 11.
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Riot police aim a water cannon at a protester as others take cover behind a makeshift shelter in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Riot police aim a water cannon at a protester as others take cover behind a makeshift shelter in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Police enter Taksim Square during clashes with protesters on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Police enter Taksim Square during clashes with protesters on June 11.
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Protesters take cover behind a barricade in Gezi Park in Istanbul on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters take cover behind a barricade in Gezi Park in Istanbul on June 11.
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A protester uses a slingshot to throw stones at riot police on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester uses a slingshot to throw stones at riot police on June 11.
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Protesters take cover behind a barricade in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters take cover behind a barricade in Taksim Square on June 11.
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A protester holds fireworks during clashes with riot police in Istabul on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester holds fireworks during clashes with riot police in Istabul on June 11.
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Riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse a crowd near Istabul's Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse a crowd near Istabul's Taksim Square on June 11.
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A protester throws a tear gas canister back toward police on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – A protester throws a tear gas canister back toward police on June 11.
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Riot police fire tear gas at demonstrators in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Riot police fire tear gas at demonstrators in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Police fire a water cannon at protesters on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Police fire a water cannon at protesters on June 11.
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Protesters hold molotov cocktails in Taksim Square on June 11.
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Demonstrations in Turkey – Protesters hold molotov cocktails in Taksim Square on June 11.