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Violence intensifies in Turkey as anti government protests spread

There have been more clashes outside the offices of the Turkish Prime Minister this morning - as ...
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11.28 3 Jun 2013


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Violence intensifies in Turkey as anti government protests spread

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11.28 3 Jun 2013


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There have been more clashes outside the offices of the Turkish Prime Minister this morning - as unrest in the country enters its fourth day.

Last night protesters in Istanbul broke through police lines using a digger - after coming under fire from police using tear gas and water cannon.

The United States has called on both sides to "calm the situation".

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The demonstrations started over plans to redevelop a park in the city - but have spread across Turkey against what's seen as an increasingly undemocratic government.

Reporter Katie Stallard is in Istanbul - she says the protests intensified last night.

 

 


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Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Erdogan says the protests are being instigated by his political rivals.

 


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