Police, Protesters Scuffle in Turkey | VOA News

Security forces used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to disperse environmental activists protesting the felling of trees to make way for a coal mine expansion in southwest #Turkey. Paramilitary police equipped with riot gear surrounded the woodland area in Mugla province where activists set up their camp to stop the destruction of the trees. Security forces used water cannons to disperse activists sitting on the road to block the way for logging trucks. (Reuters) #news #voanews » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: /c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews

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