Not surprising that government denying genocide of Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians is using force against peaceful demonstrators, Serj Tankian said about uprising in Turkey.

“Not surprising that a government that puts journalists in jail indiscriminately and denies its Genocide of 1.5 million Armenians, Greeks and Assyrians doesn’t hesitate to use force against peaceful demonstrators. Gezi park in Taksim Square, with its surrounding international hotels, was built on an old Armenian cemetery. It’s impossible to hide the bones of your past with your current demeanor. I am appalled by Obama’s closeness to this hypocrite named Erdogan, Turkey's Prime Minister,” he wrote on his Facebook.

Police used violence against protest action in Taksim Square of Istanbul which was followed by uprising throughout the country. Around 2,000 people were arrested and dozens were injured during the clashes. Environmental mottos turned into political ones demanding Erdogan’s resignation.