Turkish police beatings shock EU

The European Union has expressed shock and concern at the 'disproportionate force' used by Turkish police during a protest in Istanbul, 6 March 2005.

• Primary Source

Luxembourg: EU Presidency: Press Release, 7.3.05: Press Release: Statement by the EU Troika following incidents during a women's rights demonstration in Istanbul on 6 March 2005 http://www.eu2005.lu/en/actualites/communiques/2005/03/07turkey_troika_statement/index.html

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