Tears for Fears: US cashes in on teargas amid Turkey brutal turmoil (VIDEO)

Protesters made fresh attempts to reach the Prime Minister's office with at least 50 being arrested.

Reports also say dozens of homes were raided, and at least 25 people detained for using social media.

The internet has been used to share information and vent anger against the government.

Human rights groups and some foreign officials, including the US Secretary of State, have condemned the excessive use of force by Turkish police.

RT's Marina Portnaya reports.