Presidential Support, Protesters Slams Media

The position of Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan increasingly cornered. His partner in the government, President Abdullah Gul, supported the protesters. 

The protests that accompanied the riots has entered the fourth day in Turkey. The demonstrators took to the streets demanding Erdogan backwards.

They called Erdogan's authoritarian rule . Prime Minister was also accused of trying to turn Turkey into an Islamic state.

"When we talk of democracy, the voice of the people is everything," Gul said, as quoted by the Associated Press, Tuesday (06/04/2013).

Turkey demonstrations (Guardian)

"Democracy is not just about elections. People also can voice their opinions in other ways, "he continued.

Presidency in Turkey only serves as head of state. The main course of government held by the prime minister.

Gul statement similar to the opinion of the West. they call street protests is the right of the people of Turkey .

Instead, Erdogan continued to be harsh to the protesters. He called them nothing more than a group of rioters.

"They're just troublemakers. I ask you to remain calm, the situation will be eased, "said Erdogan.

Erdogan himself is now going to North Africa for a state visit. departure was protested because of the condition of Turkey is still a mess .

The protests began last week in the city of Istanbul. Demonstrators initially protested the government's intention to displace park in the center of Istanbul Pera.

Meanwhile, Turkish media criticized

Turkish media condemnation of the demosntran. They are considered to cover up anti-government protests that occurred in that country.

"Television stations even broadcast movies when the riots occurred. I follow the situation through the internet and social media, "said a resident named Sami Sertac, as quoted by Reuters on Tuesday (06/04/2013).

Media Covering Protests Turkey (Nydailynews)

Thousands of people gathered in front of the HaberTurk television station in the city of Istanbul. The station was known to have a pro-government views.

Protesters also damaged a car belonging to one of the existing station at Taksim Square. They crossed the car body with anti-media posts.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government is controlling the media in Turkey. They did not hesitate to imprison journalists who opposed the government.