Turkish Police Keep Protesters From Entering Gezi Park

Turkish police blocked the path of would be protesters as they tried to make their way into Gezi Park, in Istanbul, on Monday.

As the crowd grew larger, police opened up with a water cannon, forcing them back away from the square.

They later fired tear gas into determined groups of protesters.

Police also closed down the park, removing anyone who refused to leave on their own.

The government says they are moving to ensure the safety of the people.

However, the protest movement has grown larger and moved from demanding the government listen to them, to demanding a new government.