Protests in Istanbul
Turkey Report: by Tarek Elagamy
What began as a demonstration to save in Istanbul has turned into a violent wave of repression against protesters throughout Turkey.
Tens of thousands of people have attended anti-government demonstrations following shockingly excessive measures used by police to disperse peaceful demonstrators. Amateur video footage shows police officers beating protesters with batons, using tear gas and water cannons.
This is an ongoing and serious human rights crisis and Amnesty needs your help now.
Call on Turkey to end the use of excessive force on peaceful protesters which has seen at least one protester die and over 4,300 people injured.
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END VIOLENT REPRESSION OF PROTESTS IN TURKEY
Dear Prime Minister,
I have been shocked by images showing police actions against demonstrators in Istanbul and other Turkish cities.
I call upon the Turkish government to:
* Intervene immediately to end abusive use of force by police, including the firing of tear gas canisters directly at protestors and abusive use of water cannon;
* Respect the right to peaceful protest;
* Launch prompt, independent and impartial investigations into the use of excessive force and bring to justice all those law enforcement officials found to have been responsible.
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