Silent protest spreads to Taksim Square

 

Weeks after the mass demonstrations that engulfed Turkey, a new kind of protest has come to Taksim Square.

For several hours each day, protesters stood still and silent, inspired by the silent protest of one man - Erdem Gunduz.

On 17th June, Gunduz, a dancer, began standing in front of the Ataturk Culture Center in absolute silence.

The Tamil Guardian's Ismail Okan Ukav travelled to Taksim Square to capture the mood:





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