2013 Turkish Protest Movement

The 2013 Turkish Protest Movement was a series of nationwide demonstrations initially sparked by government plans to redevelop Gezi Park in Istanbul. Citizens opposed what they saw as reckless urban development, but protests quickly expanded to broader concerns about government authoritarianism, censorship, and social justice. The movement involved diverse groups, including students, activists, and residents, expressing their discontent through marches, sit-ins, and social media. Although it began with environmental issues, it grew into a significant challenge to the government's policies and handling of civil liberties, highlighting tensions between civil society and political authority.