Riot Police Disrupt Protests in Turkey with Water Cannons

Patrick James Drennan

A large demonstration in Turkey protesting the demolition of Taksim Park was interrupted when riot police opened fire on the peaceful protestors with water cannons. Freelance journalist and artist Fabien Tepper recorded the video, but it ends when a blast of water knocks the camera out of her hands.

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