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Turkish demonstrators break into courthouse to support political prisoners

Thousands of Turks clash with security as they try to break through barricades mounted around the prison and courthouse complex in Silivri, on the outskirts of Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, April 8, 2013. Riot police used water cannons, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse in a show of solidarity with 275 people who are on trial accused of plotting to overthrow Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government. <AP Photo>

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