Pojke förlorade ögat till följd av polisens gummikulor.
LOCAL - Young boy lost eye due to plastic bullet in Istanbul, academic claims
”Massivt med tårgas - det värsta jag varit med om” rapporterar SVT:s Mellanösternkorrespondent Samir Abu Eid och fotograf Ulf Sandlund.
TEXTER OM VARFÖR MÄNNISKOR I TURKIET PROTESTERAR.
I'm sharing with you the status of a Turkish friend:
My dear friends all around the globe, here is a recap of what has been happening in Istanbul this past few days. Some of you might think of Turkey as a "moderate Islamic state" as the current US government would like to see it. But we are not! Turkey is "a secular democratic republic" since 1923. Though the population is predominantly Moslem, the state is 100% secular thanks to the founder of Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. We as Turkish women have been given the right to vote back in 1934, way before many other countries (1944-France, 1946-Italy just to name a few). The definition of a 'Turk' by constitution does not point at race, but a citizen of this republic regardless of ethnic, religious, socio-cultural background, very similar to that of an 'American'. The existing ruling party of AKP has increased pressure upon our lifestyles and very personal choices in each successive term of election and reelection. Especially in their ongoing 3rd term, AKP and Prime Minister Erdoğan are becoming increasingly oppressive. Anyone who dares to speak up against them in either in prison (some journalists and nearly all high ranking army officials still expecting an indictment in their 4th year of unlawful imprisonment) or completely silenced (especially in mainsteam media). What you see as a beacon of economic growth we see as increasing oppression.
Turkey's uncalled for involvement in our neighbor Syria's internal affairs (despite Ataturk's motto of 'peace in the country, peace in the world'), media ban regarding the recent bombing in the south of Turkey (Reyhanlı), unjust imprisonment of army officials and journalists, attempted abortion ban, last week's surprise night time alcohol sale ban in a country where the national drink is 'rakı', attempted ban of red lipstick usage of Turkish Airlines stewardesses, underhand removal of alcoholic drinks service in many Turkish Airlines flights, cancellation of national celebrations, police blockage of citizens marching with their flags on Republic Day in the capital city of Ankara, and finally the excessive and disproportionate usage of force and pepper gas (as well as orange gas allegations) by the police have finally tried the patience of the predominantly apolitical youth. Basically, the PM has been telling us, what to drink, how many children we should have, birth method (he is against c-sections), what to celebrate and what not to celebrate... What started out as a peaceful and democratic demonstration to save the trees of Gezi Park in the heart of Istanbul has turned into a public outrage against injustice. The people on the streets all around Turkey and in many cities around the world are trying to voice our simple cause: 'Don't touch my lifestyle".
This is no longer only about the preservation of a park, but also a movement of the people like me. The people you see on the news are not just protestors, they are average people like me and a surprising number of my friends who are simply fed up. As simple as that... We are fed up!
Once again after a loooong looong time I have hope for the future of this country. The level of maturity, goodwill and solidarity of the peaceful protestors has given me hope for a better future. Unfortunately we did not see anything on local mainstream media. Imagine a public demonstration of this magnitude over Central Park in NY and not seeing it in American media. This is what has been happening here. Twitter, facebook, whatsapp and sms's have been our main source of information and communication.
Late last night, the police have finally withdrawn and the protestors have cleaned up Taksim Square and Gezi Park as volunteers! I do not know if you have ever witnessed this level of maturity. I really have hope for a better future... Thank you for your support...
My dear friends all around the globe, here is a recap of what has been happening in Istanbul this past few days. Some of you might think of Turkey as a "moderate Islamic state" as the current US government would like to see it. But we are not! Turkey is "a secular democratic republic" since 1923. Though the population is predominantly Moslem, the state is 100% secular thanks to the founder of Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. We as Turkish women have been given the right to vote back in 1934, way before many other countries (1944-France, 1946-Italy just to name a few). The definition of a 'Turk' by constitution does not point at race, but a citizen of this republic regardless of ethnic, religious, socio-cultural background, very similar to that of an 'American'. The existing ruling party of AKP has increased pressure upon our lifestyles and very personal choices in each successive term of election and reelection. Especially in their ongoing 3rd term, AKP and Prime Minister Erdoğan are becoming increasingly oppressive. Anyone who dares to speak up against them in either in prison (some journalists and nearly all high ranking army officials still expecting an indictment in their 4th year of unlawful imprisonment) or completely silenced (especially in mainsteam media). What you see as a beacon of economic growth we see as increasing oppression.
Turkey's uncalled for involvement in our neighbor Syria's internal affairs (despite Ataturk's motto of 'peace in the country, peace in the world'), media ban regarding the recent bombing in the south of Turkey (Reyhanlı), unjust imprisonment of army officials and journalists, attempted abortion ban, last week's surprise night time alcohol sale ban in a country where the national drink is 'rakı', attempted ban of red lipstick usage of Turkish Airlines stewardesses, underhand removal of alcoholic drinks service in many Turkish Airlines flights, cancellation of national celebrations, police blockage of citizens marching with their flags on Republic Day in the capital city of Ankara, and finally the excessive and disproportionate usage of force and pepper gas (as well as orange gas allegations) by the police have finally tried the patience of the predominantly apolitical youth. Basically, the PM has been telling us, what to drink, how many children we should have, birth method (he is against c-sections), what to celebrate and what not to celebrate... What started out as a peaceful and democratic demonstration to save the trees of Gezi Park in the heart of Istanbul has turned into a public outrage against injustice. The people on the streets all around Turkey and in many cities around the world are trying to voice our simple cause: 'Don't touch my lifestyle".
This is no longer only about the preservation of a park, but also a movement of the people like me. The people you see on the news are not just protestors, they are average people like me and a surprising number of my friends who are simply fed up. As simple as that... We are fed up!
Once again after a loooong looong time I have hope for the future of this country. The level of maturity, goodwill and solidarity of the peaceful protestors has given me hope for a better future. Unfortunately we did not see anything on local mainstream media. Imagine a public demonstration of this magnitude over Central Park in NY and not seeing it in American media. This is what has been happening here. Twitter, facebook, whatsapp and sms's have been our main source of information and communication.
Late last night, the police have finally withdrawn and the protestors have cleaned up Taksim Square and Gezi Park as volunteers! I do not know if you have ever witnessed this level of maturity. I really have hope for a better future... Thank you for your support...
Not just the spectators, we act together!
We love this film that we’re in!
As the Turkish Film Critics’ Association, we take part in and fully support the process that has begun with the struggle for the historic Emek Theater; and with the Gezi Park resistance, has become a social movement that is reverberating across Turkey and the world. We share the same sensitivities, the same attitude, the same determination as the entire cinema and art circles of our country.
Claiming our culture, art &life
We are calling out to the government… It must be clearly understood that the rightful, legal, peaceful protests by an entire people with political demands, who oppose the selling out of the cultural venues and living spaces to the capital, cannot be oppressed by brute police violence, tear gas and pressurized water. We know this to be the absolute reality, even if only from the history of cinema, from the films that we have seen. As film critics, we are aware that we are inside a magnificent film that we love.
Respectfully,
Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD)
3-6-2013
We love this film that we’re in!
As the Turkish Film Critics’ Association, we take part in and fully support the process that has begun with the struggle for the historic Emek Theater; and with the Gezi Park resistance, has become a social movement that is reverberating across Turkey and the world. We share the same sensitivities, the same attitude, the same determination as the entire cinema and art circles of our country.
Claiming our culture, art &life
We are calling out to the government… It must be clearly understood that the rightful, legal, peaceful protests by an entire people with political demands, who oppose the selling out of the cultural venues and living spaces to the capital, cannot be oppressed by brute police violence, tear gas and pressurized water. We know this to be the absolute reality, even if only from the history of cinema, from the films that we have seen. As film critics, we are aware that we are inside a magnificent film that we love.
Respectfully,
Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD)
3-6-2013