Turkey: Demonstrations for the first anniversary of the Gezi Park occupation

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Insurrection, Revolution, Freedom!

[Sources]Istanbul Indymedia, Sendika, Twitter.
Timezone: E.E.T.

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Turkey [01:00] The newswire will stop for today. From Turkey to Greece and all over the world: Insurrection, Revolution, Freedom!

Turkey [00:25] Detentions from today’s protests up to now – Istanbul: 169, Ankara: 69, Izmir: 50 and Adana: 21.

Istanbul [00:20] The feminists and LGBTQ people are marching in alleys of Istiklal Street. photo

Istanbul [00:09] Many protesters detained in Mis Street. Police blockade continues all over Taksim’s streets. photo

Istanbul [00:08] The resistance continues with fireworks in Nurtepe. photo photo 2 Continue reading Turkey: Demonstrations for the first anniversary of the Gezi Park occupation

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