Clashes began Tuesday night and continued for 14 hours . The clashes were sparked by a protest against the government's decision to allow construction of an Islamic center in Istanbul's Taksim Square, which has become one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations. Security officials in Abyan told CNN that at least 65 foreign fighters were killed in Abyan since May . Security officials say at least 65 foreign fighters have been killed in Abyan since May .
Clashes began Tuesday night and continued for 14 hours . The clashes were sparked by a protest against the government's decision to allow construction of an Islamic center in Istanbul's Taksim Square, which has become one of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations. Security officials say at least 65 foreign fighters have been killed in Abyan since May .