'A Zone of Freedom': Youth Insurgency Challenges Erdogan
By Daniel Steinvorth in Istanbul
Turkish youth have had enough of Islamic conservatism and are rebelling against Recep Tayyip Erdogan, their authoritarian father figure of a prime minister. They want to decide for themselves how they should live their lives.
It's early evening, and they are flocking to Taksim Square in Istanbul once again, as they have been doing for many days now: schoolchildren, students, young doctors, lawyers and teachers, passing burned-out cars, banners and flags along the way. They walk down the steps to Gezi Park, accompanied by the sounds of drums and whistles. They want to celebrate their victory against the government.
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