Protests have reached a sixth day in Turkey, as people rush to the streets in the hope of pushing for reforms to the country’s democracy to rpotect secularism, freedom of the press, and freedom of dissent.
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 death of a second protester has been confirmed in the ongoing anti-government continue and gather pace around the country.
The ongoing protests across Turkey, stretching from May 28, show there is ample evidence of a flourishing culture of democracy in the country. They also highlight a worrying counter trend.
Istanbul saw violence erupt overnight, as the anti-government protests enter their fourth day.