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Turkish activists decry indictment seeking life sentences for Gezi protesters

Turkish activists decry indictment seeking life sentences for Gezi protesters

Ayla Jean Yackley
March 12, 2019

Article Summary

Opposition figures are accused of trying to force out President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by leading demonstrations to save a park, yet they say the charges are an attempt to sway public opinion ahead of elections this month

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