Impressions from Istanbul – Eufrika Photo Report

Tuesday 11th, June 2013 / 12:16 Written by Eufrika.org

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Istanbul’s streets are characterized by a diverse atmosphere these days, ranging from violent clashes between protestors and anti-riot police forces up to peaceful and calm szenes in Gezi Park.

Since the beginning of the protests, Robin Rothweiler has captured some striking images.

Protestors presenting a broken door of a police car. During the violent clashes in Istanbul’s streets , protestors often fought back the anti-riot police forces. © Robin Rothweiler

Monday 3rd June: Protestors gather the whole night on Taksim Square chanting “Tayyip Istifa” (Tayyip step down). People sing, dance and discuss the past days events in their city’s streets. One main topic of debate are the violent clashes in other neighborhoods of the city. © Robin Rothweiler

Young protestors celebrating their revolt against the country’s Prime Minister on a burnt out mini-van. © Robin Rothweiler

Football fans of the city’s main clubs show their solidarity with the current protests. This shows that the protests are not by a long way only about the construction plans in Gezi Park. These protests aim at more political changes. © Robin Rothweiler

Taking a rest. © Robin Rothweiler

Tuesday, 4th June: More and more people gather on Taksim. This shot shows protestors occupiying Comhuriyet Aniti, the memorial of the Republic. © Robin Rothweiler

Free food distributions on the streets have become common. It illustrates the enormous solidarity among the protestors since the very beginning of the demonstrations. © Robin Rothweiler

In newly installed medical aid sections, volunteers provide medical care and first aid for other injured protestors. Particularly the brutal use of tear gas by police forces is the reason why these helpers are so needed these days. © Robin Rothweiler

Public space has been reclaimed by the people – also in forms of urban art. © Robin Rothweiler

Meanwhile the protests have been joined by people of all different generations. © Robin Rothweiler

At many places, the street scene is dominated by barricades and burnt out cars as a result of the violent clashes of the past days. © Robin Rothweiler