Tens of thousands of people protested President Bush in Turkey yesterday during a NATO summit. The overwhelming majority of the Turkish public opposed the war on Iraq The Turkish government dramatically increased security for Bush’s visit–F-16 warplanes patrolled and a no-fly zone was enforced above Istanbul. Hours before Bush’s arrival on Saturday, Turkish police fired tear gas at stone-throwing demonstrators in downtown Ankara.
Tens of Thousands Protest Bush in Turkey
HeadlineJun 28, 2004