As reported last week, the protest movement in Turkey has deep social roots. While the Turkish Prime Minister has now had talks with representatives of the protesters, the week has seen ongoing clashes between the riot police and demonstrators. Over 5,000 protestors are now thought to have been injured. Workers joining the protests have been highlighting the rise in precarious work and the need for higher wages. On the evening of Saturday the 15 of June, police moved in to clear all protesters from Gezi Park with water cannons and baton charges. This led to new mass demonstrations.
As reported last week, the protest movement in Turkey has deep social roots. While the Turkish Prime Minister has now had talks with representatives of the protesters, the week has seen ongoing clashes between the riot police and demonstrators. Over 5,000 protestors are now thought to have been injured. Workers joining the protests have been highlighting the rise in precarious work and the need for higher wages. On the evening of Saturday the 15 of June, police moved in to clear all protesters from Gezi Park with water cannons and baton charges. This led to new mass demonstrations.
