Police Clear Out Internet Freedom Protesters in Istanbul

Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannons to clear out protesters, in Istanbul, on Saturday.

Protesters were demonstrating against new rules passed by parliament, which give the government greater power over the internet.

The new laws grant the government the ability to shut down websites, within hours, without reason.

Demonstrators accuse the government of trying to limit the voice of any opposition.

The government says that the new laws will be used to protect privacy.