Turkish Police Clear Taksim Square Using Tear Gas

Israel National News ^ | Sunday, June 16, 2013 | Arutz Sheva Staff

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Within an hour of a warning from Erdogan that central Istanbul would be cleared by Sunday whether or not protesters left voluntarily, security forces using loudspeakers told people in Taksim and Gezi Park to leave, the report said.

Hundreds of black-clad riot police wearing gas masks started to rush the park, using tear gas and water cannons to chase protesters from the area. Remaining was a mess of soggy tents, banners and debris that sanitation workers quickly moved to clear.

Opposition leaders said Saturday that Erdogan had destroyed his chances for a dialogue, according to the Washington Post. Erdogan had invited a delegation of protesters into his Ankara home Friday and made concessions substantial enough that some organizers appeared to be considering standing down Saturday and leaving only a symbolic tent behind...

Earlier in the day, those in Gezi Park appeared to be taking small steps toward compromise. Organized political groups and unions had decided Saturday to unite their previously fractured demands under the banner of a single umbrella group, called Taksim Solidarity, and to try to open the park to ordinary Istanbul residents, as well. They cleared away many of the barricades of debris that they had placed at park entrances to protect themselves from police. Some demonstrators said it was only a matter of time before the protests quieted.

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Anti-government protests in Turkey [Reuters]

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None of our business, best to just stay out of it until Al Qaeda takes over. /s

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Erdogan: Israel is Happy About Taksim Protest
Turkish premier issued a final warning to protesters in Istanbul’s Taksim Square, giving them 24 hours to leave.
By Chana Ya’ar
First Publish: 6/13/2013
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/168902

[snip] Erdogan also slammed a decision ratified by the European Parliament rapping Turkey for its crackdown on the nationwide protests, saying he would not recognize decisions by any European body regarding Turkey.

Erdogan pointed out that Turkey is not a member nation of the European Union, which has dragged its feet for years on approving Turkey’s application for admission to the European body.

“Who are you to endorse a decision about Turkey?” Erdogan said, adding that the EP should consider the brutal police crackdown on protesters in Greece before criticizing Turkey on its own use of force. [/snip]

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Turkey Arrests 13 Over Twitter Provocation
Thirteen suspects in Turkey have been sent to court on Monday after being accused of provoking riots through their social media posts.
By Rina Tzvi
6/10/2013
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/168777

Turkish Gov’t on the Warpath Against Twitter, Facebook
A spokesman for Turkey’s ruling AK Party on Wednesday labeled the Twitter social media website to be “deadlier than car bombs.”
By Chana Ya’ar
6/12/2013
http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/168857

[tflabo]

Ah another wonderful, flying pieces filled springtime in Arabia — albeit late in the season. Nothing a hot summer of muzzie violence won’t extend for the crops of agitation from Mad Mo’s malcontent followers. Yawn....

[don-o]

I thought Obama done warned him on the phone. He’s better get himself sorted out or there will be a stern letter. Or a drone.

[Blood of Tyrants]

Quick, which side are the terrorists supporting so Obama can side with them?