Hundreds Imitate Silent Protest Across Turkey

[DeSwiss]

NTDTV·Published on Jun 19, 2013

Anti-government protests stood silently in Turkish cities on Tuesday, taking their lead from a man who has been dubbed the "standing man".

Performance artist Erdem Gunduz became the new symbol of anti-government protests in Turkey after his eight-hour vigil in Taksim Square earned him the nickname the "standing man".

Images of Gunduz standing quietly in the large, open square, the center of often violent unrest, have struck a chord with sympathizers.

They're more used to witnessing stone-throwing youths battling police tear gas and water cannon.

On Tuesday, hundreds more men and women staged copycat protests in Istanbul, the capital Ankara and the city of Izmir on the Aegean Coast.

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is now facing the greatest public challenge to his 10-year leadership.

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[Civilization2]

1. a beautiful and effective form of protest.

hope this meme spreads,. .

[DeSwiss]

2. I think it is.....

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