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Thousands Join Istanbul Anti-Government Protest After Ankara Bombings

Thousands of protesters gathered in Istanbul to try and march to Taksim Square hours after two suspected suicide bombings in Ankara that killed dozens of people at a peace rally on Saturday, October 10. Protesters blame President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government for the violence.

Riot police showed up with water cannons at Galatasaray Square on Istiklal Avenue where protesters gathered. Protesters have previously been prevented from gathering at Taksim Square. Credit: Twitter/@serhatsaymadi