Turkey rocked third day of anti-government protests

June 03, 2013 09:13

BBC reports: Turkish protesters have clashed with police in Istanbul's Besiktas district, in some of the worst violence since unrest erupted three days ago.

Mosques, shops and a university have been turned into makeshift hospitals to deal with the injured. Protests were sparked by plans to build on an Istanbul park but have broadened into nationwide anti-government unrest.

Officials say more than 1,700 people had been arrested during protests in 67 towns and cities, though many have since been released.

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