The Aftermath Of Turkish Police’s Crackdown On Park Protesters

See photos of what’s been described as Istanbul’s “uneasy calm.”

Violence escalated last night in Gezi Park, as police again used water cannons and tear gas on protesters.

Violence escalated last night in Gezi Park, as police again used water cannons and tear gas on protesters.

Taksim Square on June 11.

Via: Lam Yik Fei / Getty Images

A protester, face stained by tear gas antidote, sleeps in Gezi Park.

Via: Vadim Ghirda / AP

But today, Taksim Square is reportedly largely cleared out.

But today, Taksim Square is reportedly largely cleared out.

A dismantled barricade set up by protesters outside Gezi Park.

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The park has been described as having an "uneasy calm" as police collected protesters' belongings.

The park has been described as having an "uneasy calm" as police collected protesters' belongings.

Via: ADEM ALTAN / Getty Images


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