Violence in Istanbul: Protesters in Gezi Park Refuse to Give Up
By Özlem Gezer in Istanbul
It was a violent night in Istanbul, with Molotov cocktails flying through the air, water cannons drenching protesters and plenty of tear gas. But demonstrators in Gezi Park are refusing to leave.
Less than 24 hours after the first assault, Gezi Park and entire streets resemble a battlefield. Tear gas canisters and burned-out cars lie everywhere. Paint bombs have dyed the demonstrators' clothes yellow. Their night of combat is now over.
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