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A side of Taksim Square we haven’t seen?

Published 3:16 PM EDT, Fri June 14, 2013
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Andres Koop (pictured second from left), an orthopedic surgeon from Tallinn in Estonia, was visiting Istanbul for an international conference, accompanied by his wife, Anneli (pictured second from right), son Stenver (pictured left), and family friend, Erekle (pictured right). <br /><br />He told CNN: "The best way is to talk about problems and sit around a table and find solutions."
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
Andres Koop (pictured second from left), an orthopedic surgeon from Tallinn in Estonia, was visiting Istanbul for an international conference, accompanied by his wife, Anneli (pictured second from right), son Stenver (pictured left), and family friend, Erekle (pictured right).

He told CNN: "The best way is to talk about problems and sit around a table and find solutions."
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18-year-old holidaymaker Stenver Koop walks amongst building debris after the recent clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square.
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
18-year-old holidaymaker Stenver Koop walks amongst building debris after the recent clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square.
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The Estonian family from Tallinn were on holiday staying in a hotel near Taksim Square.
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
The Estonian family from Tallinn were on holiday staying in a hotel near Taksim Square.
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Stenver Koop said: "Everyone tries to sell something -- this is very interesting to see. I think it's right what the protesters are doing. The decision about the park is political. They want a revolution and that's why they are fighting."
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
Stenver Koop said: "Everyone tries to sell something -- this is very interesting to see. I think it's right what the protesters are doing. The decision about the park is political. They want a revolution and that's why they are fighting."
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16-year-old twin brothers, Remi and Dilan (pictured right), holding spray cans and wearing the Guy Fawkes masks often used by Occupy protesters.
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
16-year-old twin brothers, Remi and Dilan (pictured right), holding spray cans and wearing the Guy Fawkes masks often used by Occupy protesters.
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The twins were writing the words "Father Revolution" on a wall in the square. They told CNN: "I think Erdogan should go because he's not doing what society wants. It's not fair - he's becoming a dictator because he's trying to force through what he thinks is right."
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
The twins were writing the words "Father Revolution" on a wall in the square. They told CNN: "I think Erdogan should go because he's not doing what society wants. It's not fair - he's becoming a dictator because he's trying to force through what he thinks is right."
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High School student Remi, 16, pictured with his twin brother Dilan, were writing anti-government graffiti in the square. "We want a liberal, free country. So many people are fighting that there's got to be something wrong with the government."
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
High School student Remi, 16, pictured with his twin brother Dilan, were writing anti-government graffiti in the square. "We want a liberal, free country. So many people are fighting that there's got to be something wrong with the government."
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The two high school students walk down into a tunnel underneath Taksim Square after tagging walls nearby with graffiti.
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
The two high school students walk down into a tunnel underneath Taksim Square after tagging walls nearby with graffiti.
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A view of the crowds of protesters and visitors in Taksim Square last Saturday. Protests erupted in Istanbul's Taksim Square over a week ago over the city's plans to bulldoze the city's last green space to make way for a shopping mall.
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
A view of the crowds of protesters and visitors in Taksim Square last Saturday. Protests erupted in Istanbul's Taksim Square over a week ago over the city's plans to bulldoze the city's last green space to make way for a shopping mall.
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A woman in Taksim Square in Istanbul sells Turkish flags on Saturday, June 7, 2013 to visitors and protesters.
A side of Taksim Square we haven't seen? —
A woman in Taksim Square in Istanbul sells Turkish flags on Saturday, June 7, 2013 to visitors and protesters.
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