Protests in Turkey
CBC News is on the ground in Istanbul to bring the latest from the anti-government protests in Taksim Square.
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RT @HonJohnBaird: 2/2 Thanks to the Cdn Consul General and the Gov't of Turkey, including Amb. Babali, for their cooperation in this matter.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/13/2013 2:53:53 AM -
Thanks for all the kind wishes after @sasapetricic and I were detained by Turkish police yesterday. In custody for about 11 hours. #turkeyby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/13/2013 8:36:26 AM
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Important to remember it's much harder to be a journalist FROM Turkey working here. About 30 journos currently in jail - some for long time.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/13/2013 8:37:29 AM
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Most of the #Turkey riot cops we rode bus w yest didn’t seem much different than protestors #Taksim: same age but more bored, less detrminedby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 2:40:35 PM -
Indeed. 'Turkish MFA official hopes that the next time @DerekStoffelCBC and I visit Istanbul it is "more pleasant." #turkey #Taksimby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 2:43:45 PM