Monday, May 18, 2009

Turkish Protesters Want Country To Remain Secular

In Ankara, Turkey yesterday, according to Reuters, some 20,000 protesters marched, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The demonstrators, carrying banners reading "Secular Turkey will stay secular," object to what they believe is Erdogan's moves to make Turkey more Islamic. Protesters were also concerned with the government's handling of the economy.