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Turkish police responded with force, deploying tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray in an unsuccessful attempt to disperse crowds. As of recent reports, more than 1,100 individuals have been detained, and over 120 police officers injured. Authorities accuse protesters of attempting to terrorize the streets, while opposition leaders and many observers view the crackdown as an effort by Erdoğan’s government to suppress dissent and sideline political opposition ahead of future elections.