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Middle East Turkish police clear Gezi Park on eve of pro-Erdogan rally

Although the raid succeeded in clearing out the park, the brutal police methods have galvanized many to continue their anti-government demonstrations.

By Correspondent / June 16, 2013

Vadim Ghirda/AP

Riot police moved into Istanbul’s Gezi Park with tear gas and water cannons on Saturday night. In less than an hour they managed to clear the park at the center of Turkey’s protest movement.