Anti-government protestors light candles for the victims of Gezi Park protests at Taksim Square in Istanbul on June 19, 2013.
Turkish police have used water cannons to disperse protesters holding a demonstration in capital Ankara.
On Wednesday night, the police detained at least one protester after she tried to stand against the security forces in the capital.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Turks staged silent protests in Istanbul to mark the death of people killed during recent clashes with police.
Å“We witnessed all of this because of the governmentâ„¢s policies. We have experienced things we should not have. It was almost like a civil war,” one of the protesters said.
On Tuesday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory over the protesters after police raided homes and arrested dozens of demonstrators.
The unrest began on May 31 after police broke up a sit-in held at the square to protest against the proposal to demolish Gezi Park.
The protesters say Gezi Park, which is a traditional gathering point for rallies and demonstrations as well as a popular tourist destination, is Istanbul’s last green public space.
The Turkish prime minister has been harshly criticized for the way he has handled the crisis, and Amnesty International has censured the Turkish police for using excessive force against peaceful protesters.
According to a number of political analysts, the popularity of the ruling AK Party — which has won three straight elections — could decline if Erdogan does not resolve the crisis in a way acceptable to the general public.
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This article originally appeared on: Press TV