Turkey update

Yesterday, a pianist played his instrument in Taksim Square, all day long, even through a downpour (people held a tarp up over him). This through the time Erdogan said mothers and children must leave. Mothers then formed a protective line, linking arms.

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Status Update
By Jenna Pope

Sorry for the lack of posts since I woke up about 2 hours ago - A Russian livestreamer was arrested a few hours ago while in Taksim Square, and was reportedly beaten by police, so we're working to find out more info on that. And then a livestreamer I have met who's here from Israel last streamed about 4 hours ago from Taksim Square and was talking about the earlier arrest, then said he was going to charge his phone battery and begin streaming again in 20 mins... but nobody has heard from him since. So, we're also working on locating him. I'm also trying to confirm what exactly happened two night's ago when the Prime Minster gave us a final warning to leave the park, but then held a "surprise" meeting with some activists from the park, which obviously led to him not clearing the park that night. Will post info once I can confirm anything...

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Turkish police slapping, bullying a shop-goer:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=530210687038524&set=vb.290260424380016&type=2&theater