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Turkish women participate in rights protest in Istanbul

Although Istanbul has been seen as a relatively liberal city for women and gay people, critics say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted AK Party have shown little interest in expanding rights for minorities, gays and women. Jul 30, 2017
47 protesters detained in Turkey after demo in support of arrested teachers

47 protesters detained in Turkey after demo in support of arrested teachers

Turkish police detained 47 protesters in the capital Ankara on 23 July, for demonstrating in support of two teachers arrested for going on a hunger strike. The teachers went on hunger strike after being dismissed from work, along with around 150,000 state employees, as part of President Tayyip Erdogans crackdown since the attempted coup last July. Jul 24, 2017
Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

One year after the failed coup Turks gathered for a commemorative event in Istanbul. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan opened a memorial on 15 July Martyrs Bridge.More than 240 people died before the military coup was shut down. A far-reaching crackdown after the coup has impacted Turkish society. Around 150,000 people were fired and 50,000 detained for having a supposed connection to the coup. Critics accuse Erdogan of using the state of emergency to target opposition leaders and journalists. Jul 16, 2017
Welcome to Hell: 1,000 zombies protest on the streets of Hamburg, Germany

Welcome to Hell: 1,000 zombies protest on the streets of Hamburg, Germany

A thousand zombies staged a performance protest in Hamburg on July 5, ahead of the G20 summit, to highlight what they feel the summit should be focused on. The 1000 Gestalten activist group gathered 1,000 people for the silent, eerie protest.The group dressed the zombies in grey from head to toe and for several days ahead of the beginning of the G20 summit, on July 7, the protesters have been popping up in small groups across the city. Their performance piece culminated in a large gathering on July 5, when organizers said 1,000 of them walked slowly through the city. The group says they have staged the protest because they want the G20 to stand for a more open, egalitarian society, rather than power in the hands of the few. Jul 6, 2017
Turkish security clashes with protesters in Washington as Erdogan looks on

Turkish security clashes with protesters in Washington as Erdogan looks on

Newly-released from the May 16 scuffles between Turkish security officials and anti-Erdogan protesters in Washington DC appears to show Turkish President Erdogan communicating to a member of his security team just before the fighting erupted. Armenian and Kurdish groups had organized the demonstration to protest President Erdogan s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. May 19, 2017
Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington

Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington

In an unexpected turn of events on Tuesday (May 16), following a vital meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two groups of protesters clashed outside the Turkish embassy. Altercations broke out between pro-Erdogan and Kurdish supporters outside the Turkish ambassadors official residence in the US capital. The two groups were carrying their respective flags and placards, shouting slogans outside the embassy. Footage from the Armenian National Committee of America showed policemen trying to intervene and stop the violence. The situation was reportedly brought under control after a reinforcement team reached the spot. May 17, 2017
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