Turkish police have been heavily using tear gas often mixed with pepper spray on protesters.Over the past decade, the country has increased its imports of the chemicals fifty-fold. Human rights groups have raised the alarm pointing to the excessive use of force by the security services. RT's Polly Boiko looks at the possible long-term effects of the crackdown.
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