Police Break Up Gezi Protests

Istanbul police used fire hoses on protesters to clear Gezi Park Saturday. Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan gave the protesters warning to evacuate hours earlier, but they intend to stay until their demands of ending a mall-development project in the Park are met.

Updated Apr. 21, 2017 10:10AM ET / Published Jun. 15, 2013 5:13PM ET

Istanbul police used fire hoses on protesters to clear Gezi Park Saturday. Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan gave the protesters warning to evacuate hours earlier, but they intend to stay until their demands of ending a mall-development project in the Park are met.