Turkey’s Istanbul protest again led by Occupy protesters is reaching new huge numbers of marchers

Tens of thousands defy Turkey PM with fresh protests

AFP – Tens of thousands of demonstrators packed the streets of Turkish cities on Saturday, challenging Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call to end their civil uprising with a chorus of angry chants and a shower of red flares. The government said the protests were “under control” even as the largest gathering was held. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles