In Focus: The Istanbul riots (Part 2)
Zan Azlee
July 15, 2013 07:43 MYT
July 15, 2013 07:43 MYT
Join Zan Azlee in 'In Focus' as he takes to the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, to follow the people in their fight for democracy.
Four people have died, thousands have been beaten and over 40 people have disappeared without any trace or documentation. Tens of lawyers have been arrested over charges that are unknown.
Police have also been allegedly using excessive force in dealing with protestors. The authorities have also been condemned for using dangerous chemicals in their tear gas and water cannons.
These are just some of the human rights violations that have been happening in Turkey since the Gezi Park and Taksim Square protests began. The authorities, however, says that none of these are happening.
To find out more and to see in more depth what took place in Istanbul (and is still taking place now), tune in to 'In Focus' tonight, Tuesday (16th July 2013), at 8:30pm. This is the second part of the show’s Turkey special.
*Catch the new season of In Focus every Tuesdays, 8:30pm, on Astro AWANI.