Death of Protester Angers Turks
Fuels more clashes
Protesters have clashed with police over the death of a 22-year-old demonstrator in the southern Turkish city of Antakya.
Ahmet Atakan died late on Monday evening, with officials saying his death was the result of a fall.
Activist groups also called for protests in other Turkish cities, including Istanbul.
Sporadic anti-government protests have continued in Turkish cities since a wave of demonstrations in the summer.
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