day creation, has really prided itself on the fact that it is utterly separates politics and religion. and many of prime minister erdogan's opponents say since he has come to power that is really no longer been the case. >> it's fascinating to hear, to watch, but also a bit nerve-racking as we have been watching you all day, arwa, so, please take the utmost care. you and your crew. ensure that you are safe. we have plenty of camera angles we can cover this from. we appreciate the hard and taxing work that you have been doing throughout the day. arwa damon is live in istanbul, in the middle of that, she and her crew, cnn group with nerves of steel putting themselves at grave risk to bring the story to you as it unfolds live only as cnn can. we have a lot more of this breaking news from turkey coming up. another of my colleagues i have watched for 18 hours, nick paton walsh, with a gas mask, and again an iron gut. he is also watching taksim square and he will join us live right after the break. arthritis,