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Turkish protesters pack Taksim Square as police withdraw
June 02, 2013
Police in the Turkish city of Istanbul have pulled out of a square which has become the focus of the largest anti-government protest in years.
Thousands of people are in Taksim Square after days of unrest sparked by plans to redevelop nearby Gezi Park.
In recent days police have fired tear gas and water cannon several times to break up the demonstrations.