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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Strange times in #Taksim: more protestors than before police, more trucks burned, more determined activists. Cops pulled back #OccupyGeziby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/11/2013 4:26:05 PM -
Protestors clapping in unison as police keep control of Taksim Sq. Looks like it'll be a long night here in Istanbul. #Taksim #Turkeyby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/11/2013 8:11:50 PM -
Seems a little quieter in Taksim Sq - appears there are fewer protestors now. Most likely due to all tear gas fired in recent hours. #Turkeyby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/11/2013 8:53:01 PM
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If you're in Canada and want to hear the latest from #Taksim Sq, tune into @CBCWorldatSix tonight (audio later: http://bit.ly/14dLJEk)by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/11/2013 8:55:12 PM
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Turkey's PM Erdogan is supposed to meet some protest leaders tomorrow. No one I've talked to thinks anything will come of that meeting.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/11/2013 8:58:23 PM
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Istanbul governor vows police will fight day&night to clear #Taksim & may have to. Protestors have shown far more determination #OccupyGeziby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/11/2013 9:01:37 PM
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Police clear out of #Taksim may make headlines around the globe, but most likely supported by Turkey's middle class - which wants stability.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/11/2013 9:11:46 PM
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Good morning from a rainy Istanbul. What a difference the day makes. After battles well into early hours of am Taksim is returning to normalby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 7:40:06 AM
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Traffic is back in square. Real decrease in #s of protestors in Gezi Park -most likely 'cause of the rain and wind. Shops reopening. #Taksimby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 7:41:20 AM
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After clearing out #Taksim yday seems Turkish gov't has succeeded in diminishing size of the protest movement - for now. #Turkeyby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 7:42:17 AM
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#Taksim Sq Wednesday morning: large parts deserted. Police remain on edges of square. Protestors forced into Gezi Park. #Turkeyby Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 7:44:34 AM
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#Taksim Sq Wednesday morning: large parts deserted. Police remain on edges of square. #Turkey http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMiy5NvCMAEZnj3.jpg
by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 7:45:21 AM -
1 man I spoke to in #Gezi Park this am says he hold 'no hope' that any discussions will end the demos. Complete lack of trust in gov't.by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 8:24:18 AM
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The clean up crews are out in #Taksim. Metro stn still shut, but square slowly returning to normal this morning. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMjAb0yCMAAArb-.jpg
by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 8:44:31 AM -
Protestors in Istanbul erected a new barricade overnight, at the entrance to #Gezi Park from #Taksim Square. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMjEy9BCYAAtful.jpg
by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/12/2013 9:03:37 AM -
#Canada diplomats in #Turkey huge help in getting @DerekStoffelCBC & myself released so quickly. A big thank you!by Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 1:35:26 AM
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Just learning there’s been pressure on foreign journalists covering #Taksim story all day, incl fingerprinting tweets by #Turkey ministersby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 1:36:36 AM
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Just learning there’s been pressure on foreign journalists covering #Taksim story all day, incl fingerpointing tweets by #Turkey ministersby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 1:37:40 AM
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Several hrs in #Turkey cell w 8 young guys arrested for very frivolous things@ #Taksim. 2 while bringing box food to protestors #OccupyGeziby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 1:41:34 AM
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Thanks very much! @sasapetricic: #Canada diplomats #Turkey huge help in getting me & Sasa released so quickly. A big thank you!by Derek Stoffel via twitter 6/13/2013 1:48:38 AM
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Arrested taking pics of city crew removing protestor barricade@ #Taksim for #CBC. Accused impeding road works & resisting arrest #OccupyGeziby Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 1:49:19 AM
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Shocking pics like this one as city crews dismantled barricade to #Taksim led to our arrest by #Turkey police #CBC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMmttrGCEAA3ZnQ.jpg
by Saša Petricic via twitter 6/13/2013 2:01:12 AM -
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
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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
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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