Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — An uneasy peace returned Sunday to Taksim Square, site of Turkey's biggest anti-government protest in years. Thousands of demonstrators remained in control of the square after Turkish security forces abandoned the district
Urgent steps must be taken by the Turkish authorities to prevent further deaths and injuries and allow protesters access to their fundamental rights, as well as ensuring the security of all members of the public.
The rapid urbanisation of Turkey – and huge growth of Istanbul in the past two decades – has defined the transformation of Turkish society and politics. The continuing migration from rural areas like eastern Anatolia to Istanbul has fuelled the growth
Thousands of protesters in Istanbul clashed with police in the most violent rally Turkey has seen in years.
Mr. Erdogan won the latest of his three election victories in 2011 after delivering strong economic growth and political stability. Mr. Erdogan brooks little dissent and has made no secret of his ambition to run for Turkey's presidency in elections
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