Vancouver supports the freedom of speech and expression of Turkish protesters in Turkey. We condemn the irresponsible, unprovoked use of brutal police force against peaceful demonstrators who are concerned about the destruction of one of the last remaining public parks at the city center.
We stand united with Turkish People in their rise against government oppression and their fight to protect their secular and modern Republic founded 90 years ago.
Today June 3rd, 2013) Vancouver Turks will be meeting in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 7pm to support Turkey. We need your support! Please join us!
The history of Turkish protests in the last couple of days:
28 May Small group of people attempt to block the demolition of trees in the park. Police use tear gas and the cutting goes ahead.
29 May: Crowds in the park grow, some setting up camp.
31 May: Police move in to evict protesters, using tear gas and water cannon. Several people are injured. Protests against the police response break out in Izmir, Ankara and elsewhere. The interior ministry promises to investigate.
1 June: Tens of thousands converge on Istanbul's Taksim Square. PM Erdogan condemns the protests and vows development will go ahead. Numbers in the square later swell as the police pull out.
2 June: Protests continue in several towns and cities. Mr Erdogan condemns the "plunderers" but says a mosque will be built in the square.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1376860642525450/
We stand united with Turkish People in their rise against government oppression and their fight to protect their secular and modern Republic founded 90 years ago.
Today June 3rd, 2013) Vancouver Turks will be meeting in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 7pm to support Turkey. We need your support! Please join us!
The history of Turkish protests in the last couple of days:
28 May Small group of people attempt to block the demolition of trees in the park. Police use tear gas and the cutting goes ahead.
29 May: Crowds in the park grow, some setting up camp.
31 May: Police move in to evict protesters, using tear gas and water cannon. Several people are injured. Protests against the police response break out in Izmir, Ankara and elsewhere. The interior ministry promises to investigate.
1 June: Tens of thousands converge on Istanbul's Taksim Square. PM Erdogan condemns the protests and vows development will go ahead. Numbers in the square later swell as the police pull out.
2 June: Protests continue in several towns and cities. Mr Erdogan condemns the "plunderers" but says a mosque will be built in the square.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1376860642525450/
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