Turkish police detained me and my crew in the middle of a live report in Taksim Square. One officer kneed me in the butt.
— Ivan Watson (@IvanCNN) May 31, 2014
After detaining the reporter and his crew for half an hour Turkish police released the CNN team.
Turkish police released CNN team after half an hour. Officer apologized for another officer who kneed me while I was being detained. 1/2
— Ivan Watson (@IvanCNN) May 31, 2014
Turkish police officer wasn't satisfied w/my press card from prime ministry. "Many are counterfeited," he said, demanding passport 2/2
— Ivan Watson (@IvanCNN) May 31, 2014
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