Turkish Gezi park activists acquitted of terror charges in surprise ruling
(The Guardian World News)

Arrest warrants lifted for seven other defendants being tried over nationwide protestsA Turkish court has acquitted nine activists accused of terror charges over their alleged involvement in Istanbul´s Gezi park protests, a landmark ruling in a case that has given new hope to Turkey´s beleaguered civil society in a country where many fear the rule of law is being steadily eroded.Applause erupted in the courtroom and some people cried in disbelief when the decision was announced at a courthouse near the Silivri maximum security prison campus, on the outskirts of Istanbul, on Tuesday. Continue reading...