Amnesty International says two people have died in demonstrations in Turkey

At least two people have died and over 1,000 have been injured in the protests of the past two days in Turkey who have had their epicenter in Taksim Square in Istanbul, according to the NGO for Human Rights Amnesty International. It so happens that Amnesty has its offices in Turkey near the historic square and more than 20 of its doctors have attended in the past few hours to several wounded by police intervention, according to a statement picked up by the Israeli daily  Yedioth Aharonot. have crowded Protesters in Taksim Square útltimas hours chanting " shoulder to shoulder against fascism "or" Government resign ". Most of the protesters were young men and women, many with scarves or surgical masks to avoid breathing tear gas so abundantly used during the day Friday. Police on Saturday charged back against protesters, who have used Facebook or Twitter on their mobile phones to regroup in the streets nearby. Some groups have responded by throwing stones at the police and lighting fires. There was also a demonstration in Ankara, where there have also been riots in the central district of Kızılay. A helicopter launched tear gas against protesters and riot police have used electric batons. Police withdrew to avoid clashes escalate. "Tens of thousands of people say 'no.' Oppose dictator. Being the ruling party does not mean you can do whatever you want, "said the leader of the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), Kemal Kiliçdaroglu. The Saturday was the second day of rioting after police on Friday harshly were employed to evict the protesters from Taksim Square. The protest began after learning of the intention of the authorities to build on the Park Plaza shopping center and housing.