How is the first part of that a distinction from peaceful protest? The "sit-in" is a pretty canonical form of nonviolent protest, made famous in the U.S. during

How is the first part of that a distinction from peaceful protest? The "sit-in" is a pretty canonical form of nonviolent protest, made famous in the U.S. during the civil-rights era. If your argument is that it was illegal, I can certainly believe that. But I'm having trouble determining how camping in a public square is a form of violent protest. That's the kind of argument the Turkish government is currently making.