Turkish police used pepper spray, rubber bullets, and water cannons to disperse protesters at a university in the capital.
The demonstrations are part of the largest anti-government protests in over a decade, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Tensions had briefly calmed before the latest crackdown, raising concerns of further unrest. The protests reflect growing dissatisfaction with the government, particularly among students and opposition supporters.
Authorities have not indicated any plans to ease their response to the demonstrations.
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This is exactly why government power needs to be kept in check—when politicians feel threatened, they use force to silence dissent. People have a right to protest without being met with rubber bullets and tear gas. The fact that this started with the arrest of an opposition leader just shows how dangerous centralized authority can be. The more control the government has, the more it will do whatever it takes to keep that control.
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Turkiye protest: Police use force to break up protests at a university in Turkiye’s capital
Police clash with protesters in Turkey's capital amid anti-government demonstrations following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu.
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Police use force to break up protests at a university in Turkey's capital
ISTANBUL -- Police used pepper spray, plastic pellets and water cannon against protesters in Turkey’s capital early Thursday, the latest clash in the country’s biggest anti-government protests in over a decade.
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