UN human rights body calls on Turkish government to ensure freedom of assembly
The United Nations human rights office has urged the government of Turkey to guarantee that its citizens have the right
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Turkey protests reveal wider political struggle
The continuing demonstrations in Turkey started as a protest against plans to develop a popular square in Istanbul that is
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Turkey’s deputy PM apologizes for police crackdown
Turkey’s deputy prime minister has apologized for a police crackdown on protesters, as anti-government demonstrations stretched into a fifth day
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Turkey protests reach fifth day
Anti-government protests in Turkey have stretched into a fifth day, with police and demonstrators clashing in both Istanbul and Ankara.
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Ashton expresses EU’s ‘deep concern’ at violence in Turkey
European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is expressing deep concern at the violence that occurred in Istanbul and some
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Anti-government protests subside in Turkey
Residents of Istanbul and Ankara woke up to a quiet morning Sunday as demonstrations against the government of Prime Minister
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Demonstrations in Bulgaria in solidarity with protesters in Turkey
Bulgaria is among European countries where demonstrations have been held in solidarity with the protesters in major cities in Turkey.
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Foundations for third Bosphorus bridge to be laid on May 29
The Turkish government was scheduled to hold a ceremony on May 29 2013 marking the foundations being laid for the
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Bulgarian lorry drivers block border with Turkey, claim discrimination
Hundreds of Bulgarian lorry drivers blocked the two main checkpoints on the border with Turkey on May 9 in protest
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