Forced evacuation of Taksim Sq and Gezi Park

Despite all our dissuasions and despite the prohibitive conditions Mstyslav Chernov doesn’t stop to report from Istanbul. Turkey, 16/06/2013

Protesters demonstrate in the Gezi Park, Istanbul, 16/06/2013

01. Protesters demonstrate in the Gezi Park, Istanbul, 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

Press staff reporting the protest in Taksim Square, Istanbul

02. Press staff reporting the protest in Taksim Square, Istanbul, 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

Protesters demonstrate in Taksim Square, Istanbul, 16/06/2013

03. Protesters demonstrate in Taksim Square, Istanbul, 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Clashes with the riot police at night, Istanbul, 16/06/2013

04. Clashes with the riot police at night, Istanbul, 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Thick clouds of tear gas in the streets of Istanbul, 16/06/2013

05. Thick clouds of tear gas overcast the streets of Istanbul, 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Protesters demonstrate in street of Istanbul at night, 16/06/2013

06. Protesters demonstrate in street of Istanbul at night, 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

A demonstrator with a gas mask holds the Ataturk flag, which has been banned by government in coincidence of the protests. Istanbul 16/06/2013

07. A demonstrator with a gas mask holds the Ataturk flag, which has been banned by government in coincidence of the protests. Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

Riot police officer fires a tear gas canister during protest at night. Istanbul 16/06/2013.

08. Riot police officer fires a tear gas canister during protest at night. Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Thick clouds of tear gas in the streets of Istanbul, 16/06/2013

09. Thick clouds of tear gas in the streets of Istanbul, 16/06/2013 . Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Demostrators suffer from stinging and burning of the eyes caused by tear gas exposure, Istanbul

10. Demostrators suffer from stinging and burning of the eyes caused by tear gas exposure, Istanbul. 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Firecrackers are exploded at night, Istanbul

11. Firecrackers are exploded at night, Istanbul. 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 An exhausted demonstrator crawls on the ground, Istanbul

12. An exhausted demonstrator crawls on the ground, Istanbul. 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Riot police officers patrols the streets overcasted by thick clouds of tear gas

13. Riot police officers patrols the streets overcasted by thick clouds of tear gas, Istanbul. 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 A banner with the Banksy Flower Thrower, Istanbul

14. A banner with the Banksy Flower Thrower, Istanbul. 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 Riot police officer fires a tear gas canister disrepsect of the safety standards (45° lining of gunmetal). Istanbul

15. Riot police officer fires a tear gas canister disrepsect of the safety standards (45° lining of gunmetal). Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 A girl gives support to his friend during the fights. Istanbul

16. A girl gives support to his friend during the fights. Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 A demostrator is being roughly dragged by a riot police officer during the night. Istanbul 16/06/2013

17. A demostrator is being roughly dragged by a riot police officer during the night. Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 A riot police officer shield himself from firecrackers. Istanbul, 16/06/2013

18. A riot police officer shield himself from firecrackers. Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

 A riot police officer shield himself from firecrackers. Istanbul 16/06/2013

19. A protester lying on the ground is being helped before police water cannon trucks. Istanbul – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame

  A protester lying on the ground is being helped before police water cannon trucks. Istanbul

20. A protester turns his back to a burning barricade. Istanbul 16/06/2013 – Photo: Mstyslav Chernov | UnFrame