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Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War

Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War

Scores of people hit the streets across Turkey on Thursday and Friday to protest the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) policies toward Syria. The demonstrations against the prospect of a war with Syria saw broad participation from a wide range of non-governmental organizations ranging from professional chambers to human rights groups.

5 October 2012 Ekin Karaca,Beyza Kural,Yüce Yöney,Ayşe Yılmaz

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

The Turkish Prime Ministry announced on Wednesday they had responded to the deadly cross-border shelling from Syria by immediately firing back on Syrian army positions. Parliament also passed a motion allowing the government to send troops abroad if necessary amidst a flurry of international responses.