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Istanbul and Izmir under Clouds of Tear Gas

Istanbul and Izmir under Clouds of Tear Gas

The recent police intervention in Hopa fuelled protests in Izmir and Istanbul after demonstrators had already made their voices heard in Ankara. Again, the massive use of tear gas caused a heart attack. Several people were beaten and taken into police custody.

3 June 2011 Ekin Karaca,Haluk Kalafat