Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Turkey’s deputy PM gives ‘standing man’ protest nod of approval
ANKARA, Turkey – The new form of resistance that is spreading through Turkey has received a nod of approval from the country’s deputy prime minister.
Bulent Arinc told reporters Wednesday that the protest by hundreds of people standing motionless for hours in streets and squares were peaceful and “pleasing to the eye.” He urged protesters, however, not to obstruct traffic and not to endanger their health.
It was the first government comment on the passive protest that was started by a lone protester who stood still for some eight hours on Istanbul’s Taksim Square on Monday.
A police crackdown that began May 31 against environmentalists and other activists in Taksim Square set off more than two-weeks of anti-government protests.
Police dispersed pockets of protesters who set up barricades in two cities overnight Tuesday.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
