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Police clear Istanbul protest square after clashes

AFP – Demonstrators retreated from an Istanbul protest square Wednesday after a night of running battles with riot police as Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved to crush mass demos against his Islamic-rooted government. By midday, hundreds of officers armed with riot shields and backed by water

Jack Jurich: Erdogan’s Folly: Another new “DEMOCRACY”? #OccupyTurkey

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Jack Jurich, a psychologist who has been living in Turkey for 3 years… Erdogan’s Folly: Another new “DEMOCRACY”? The intensity of the demonstrations that have recently erupted throughout most of Turkey’s urban centers, reflect a long list of concerns about the nation’s democratic future.

VIDEO: In Turkey, tear gas scatters protesters

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Riot police pushed protesters from Taksim Square Tuesday, further escalating tensions that began with demonstrations over redeveloping a park. The Post’s Michael Birnbaum explains the conflict. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles.

The wave of resistance which started at Gezi Park in Istanbul and spread all over Turkey once again clearly revealed the deep connection between real time communication of the social media and social movements. The social media became the genuine news source in an environment.

The 16th Day in #OccupyTurkey. Nearly 5000 lawyers protest yesteday’s lawyer arrests… A roundup.. #DirenGeziSeninleyiz

Last night was one of the worst nights. Erdoğan’s police forces brutally attacked crowds in Taksim Square. However, there are still citizens in the Gezi Park who refuse to leave. In the mean time, the government seems to be increasing psychological warfare over civic resistance.