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'Istanbul like war zone': RT crew caught in crackdown on protesters at Taksim

Hundreds of police in riot gear are clearing barricades from Istanbul's Taksim square. They've used teargas and rubber bullets to force protesters out, many of who fled to Gezi park, where the unrest started. A crew from RT's Arabic sister Channel has been caught-up in the crackdown when police teargassed demonstrators.

Video: Cops deployed at Turkey's Taksim Sq, use tear gas to oust protesters

Hundreds of police were deployed at Turkey's Taksim Square in Istanbul, the focus of ongoing protest. The troops used tear gas and water cannons to oust protesters in an operation which the officials said is aimed at cleaning up the area.