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In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish riot police wait to enter mine area as protestors block their way on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. Security forces began closing off an area for the mine construction on February 15 evening, and locals reacted by blocking the road with their vehicles and bodies. Trucks later arrived in an attempt to tow what amounted to a total of almost 300 cars. Reports stated that between 2,000-3,000 protesters participated in the demonstration. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Smokes rises from forest as demonstrators clash with riot police during a protest against a mine project on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators stand a barricade made with burning tyres and tree branches in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. Turkish police fired tear gas on February 17 to disperse hundreds of protesters trying to prevent plans by the Cengiz Holding conglomerate to build the mine in the Artvin region. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators run away from teargas as they clash with turkish riot police during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters stand off with police as they gather outside the premises of the construction holding which wants to build a gold mine in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016 in Ankara. There has been a growing standoff over plans by the Cengiz Holding conglomerate to build the mine in the Artvin region on the Black Sea an area close to the border with Georgia and seen as one of the most environmentally important in the country with its wet climate creating a lush landscape. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators stand near a barricade made with barbed wires and tree branches during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. Turkish police fired tear gas on February 17 to disperse hundreds of protesters trying to prevent plans by the Cengiz Holding conglomerate to build the mine in the Artvin region. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators dig a trench during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. Turkish police fired tear gas on February 17 to disperse hundreds of protesters trying to prevent plans by the Cengiz Holding conglomerate to build the mine in the Artvin region. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
TOPSHOT - Turkish demonstrators stand near burning tyres during a protest on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin, in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region. There has been a growing standoff over plans by the Cengiz Holding conglomerate to build the mine in the Artvin region on the Black Sea an area close to the border with Georgia and seen as one of the most environmentally important in the country with its wet climate creating a lush landscape. The chief executive of Cengiz Holding is the tycoon Mehmet Cengiz, who is seen as a close ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. / AFP / YASIN AKGUL
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
TOPSHOT - Turkish demonstrators run away from teargas as they clash with turkish riot police during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. There has been a growing standoff over plans by the Cengiz Holding conglomerate to build the mine in the Artvin region on the Black Sea an area close to the border with Georgia and seen as one of the most environmentally important in the country with its wet climate creating a lush landscape. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters clash with police during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters disperse after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters disperse after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters disperse after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters disperse after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters disperse after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
A protester runs near a burning barricade after police fired tear gas during clashes during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters stand near a barricade during clashes during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Police hold up their shields as they clash with protesters during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
TOPSHOT - A man lies on the ground after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
A woman reacts during a protest against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
A row of Turkish gendarmes face protesters during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
A woman reacts during a protest against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protesters wear face masks during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators lay rocks on the road to block the access for vehicles during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators lay rocks on the road to block the access for vehicles during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators lay rocks on the road to block the access for vehicles during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Turkish demonstrators collect rocks to build a barricade on the road blocking the access for vehicles during a protest in a bid to block construction work of a gold mine project in an ecologically pristine area in the Black Sea region, on February 17, 2016, in northern Turkish city of Artvin. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
A protester a wearing face mask sits on the ground after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
TOPSHOT - Protesters wearing face masks disperse after police fired tear gas during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
TOPSHOT - Protesters clash with police during a demonstration against the building of a mine in Artvin, northeastern Turkey, on February 17, 2016. AFP PHOTO
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
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In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
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In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
In Photos: Locals, environmentalists hold ground in Artvin on third day of protests against mining
Protests have continued for a third day in the northeastern province of Artvin, which is famous for its natural beauty, as locals and environmentalists rise up against efforts to mine gold from the ecologically pristine area of Cerattepe.
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