Turkish Government Considers Compromise to End Protests

Name: Turkish Government Considers Compromise to End Protests
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P207S
Description: In Istanbul's Taksim Square, clashes between police and anti-government protesters raged overnight; demonstrators launched fireworks and threw rocks at police, who used water cannons and tear gas. Prime Minister Erdogan's party announced that the fate of Gezi Park would be considered if protesters leave. Judy Woodruff reports.

Clip: 06/12/2013 | 3m 27s

In Istanbul's Taksim Square, clashes between police and anti-government protesters raged overnight; demonstrators launched fireworks and threw rocks at police, who used water cannons and tear gas. Prime Minister Erdogan's party announced that the fate of Gezi Park would be considered if protesters leave. Judy Woodruff reports.

Aired: 06/12/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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