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Slideshow: Turmoil and tear gas in Istanbul’s Gezi Park

Watch how police trap protesters in the park, and fire at crowds, buildings and emergency vehicles

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Earlier this week, my wife and I got caught in the battle for Gezi Park in Istanbul. What follows are photos depicting how the government is crushing the people who still fight for freedom of expression and assembly — with police trapping them and firing into the park, as well as into buildings and at ambulances.

 

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By Brian Felsen

Brian Felsen is the President of CD Baby.

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