Istanbul's governor warns against new protest
Istanbul's governor has warned that a planned gathering by protesters at the city's landmark Taksim Square is illegal and that police would disperse participants.
Gov. Huseying Avni Mutlu's warning comes hours before protesters were expected to converge on the square on Saturday, intending to enter the nearby Gezi Park whose redevelopment sparked anger and morphed into nationwide anti-government protests in June. Gezi has been cordoned off since June 15, when police routed environmentalists who occupied it. Authorities reportedly plan to reopen the park on Sunday or Monday. (AP)
