As police fired tear gas and pointed pressurized water hoses at protesters marching towards Taksim Square in weekend anti-government protests, Syria’s regime was busy spinning Turkey’s predicament in its favour.
The protests are continuing for the sixth day in Turkey, but in a unique twist, the protesters have crowdfunded an full-page advert in the New York Times to try to explain to the world their motives and aims.
The death of a second protester has been confirmed in the ongoing anti-government continue and gather pace around the country.
Istanbul saw violence erupt overnight, as the anti-government protests enter their fourth day.
Protesters have reoccupied Taksim Square in Istanbul following a police withdrawal after two days of protests left 53 civilians and 26 policemen injured, with nearly 1000 people arrested.