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May 17, 2017

President Erdogan's Bodyguards Attack Peaceful Protesters in D.C.
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After Tuesday's White House meeting, members of President Erdogan's
security detail attacked a peaceful protest held by anti-Erdogan
protesters outside the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington,
D.C. Video of the incident shows men in suits punching and kicking
protesters carrying the flag of the Kurdish PYD party. Nine people were
hurt, with two of the protesters hospitalized with serious injuries.
Police made two arrests.


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