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13 July 2015 / Comments Off on Protesters rally against Turkish police violence

Protesters rally against Turkish police violence

Campaigners protested against the banning of Istanbul Pride and police violence against the marchers. Continue reading →

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29 June 2015 / Comments Off on Shame in Turkey as police clear Pride with tear gas and water cannon

Shame in Turkey as police clear Pride with tear gas and water cannon

Police in Istanbul decided that the annual Pride parade was an illegal gathering, and violently cleared it with rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon. Continue reading →

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