List of solidarity rallies with the Gezi Park protests

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International reactions to the Gezi Park protests in Turkey included many expressions of concern about the excessive use of force against peaceful protestors. There were also supporting protests in a number of countries outside Turkey, particularly those with a large Turkish diaspora.

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Protesters in New York City's Union Square Park. Capulcu in NYC protest.jpg
Protesters in New York City's Union Square Park.
Supporting protest in Cologne, Germany, 15 June 2013. 2013 Taksim Gezi Park protests in Cologne-0513.jpg
Supporting protest in Cologne, Germany, 15 June 2013.
In Chicago, this protester is holding a sign that says No Tayyip, No Cry. Taksim Gezi-Park protests in Chicago, IL.jpg
In Chicago, this protester is holding a sign that says No Tayyip, No Cry.
Protesters in front of Kyiv's Turkish embassy. Solidarity rally in Kiev Turkish embassy 1.jpg
Protesters in front of Kyiv's Turkish embassy.
Protesters Ljubljana. Turkey You are not alone 04.JPG
Protesters Ljubljana.

Supporting protests in cities of the Turkish diaspora and solidarity movements:

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