Thousands march in Istanbul to protest the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh
Ismail Haniyeh's assassination sparked threats of revenge on Israel and fears of the Gaza conflict escalating into a wider Middle East war.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Turkey PM says 'duty' to oust protesters as clashes rage
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a crowd of more than 100,000 supporters it was his "duty" to order a crackdown on an Istanbul protest park.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Germany calls Istanbul protest crackdown 'disturbing'
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said images of demonstrators in Istanbul being chased down by riot police were "disturbing".
Thu Jun 13 2013
Demonstrators retreated from Istanbul protest square
Demonstrators retreated from an Istanbul protest square Wednesday after a night of running battles with riot police.
Wed Jun 12 2013
Violence flares as Turkey PM cracks down on protests
Riot police stormed an Istanbul protest square Tuesday, firing volleys of tear gas at firework-hurling demonstrators after Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned he had "no more tolerance".
Tue Jun 11 2013
Turkey PM admits 'extreme' police action in Istanbul protests
Turkey police pull out of Istanbul square occupied by protesters.
Sat Jun 01 2013