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Violence Breaks Out During Protest At Turkish Embassy In Washington, D.C.

Nine people were injured and two arrests were made on Tuesday during an altercation between two groups outside the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C., authorities say.
Police secure the street outside the Turkish embassy in Washington D.C, on Tuesday. Nine people were injured when a fight broke out during a demonstration outside the embassy. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in town to meet President Trump at the White House. / DAVE CLARK / Getty Images

On the same day that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited President Trump at the White House, protesters were gathered at the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.

During Tuesday's demonstrations, an altercation broke out and nine people were injured, two seriously, and two

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