Turkish PM praises police 'heroism'
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Turkey's prime minister has brushed off criticism by human rights groups and some European countries, insisting police officers have displayed "legendary heroism" in quelling weeks of anti-government protests. Addressing police academy graduates at a ceremony in Ankara Monday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said it was protesters – not police – that were violent, and praised the security forces for showing restraint.
At least four people – three demonstrators and one police officer – have been killed. Human rights groups say police used excessive force on protesters. (AP)
