Water cannons are a common police tactic for dispersing protests. In Turkey, the police use them to stop anti-government protestors from taking to the streets. WARNING: Graphic content.
From Ankara yesterday to Gezi Park in June, Turkish police have been shooting water cannons to stop anti-government protestors. The impact is dangerous — but they haven't stopped the street movements yet.
Ankara, Feb. 13, 2014
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Ankara, Feb. 13, 2014
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Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul, Feb. 8, 2014
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Taksim Square, Istanbul, Feb. 8, 2014
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