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Turkish Police Arrest Hundreds at May Day Rallies
Turkish police arrested over 500 people during May Day rallies in Istanbul, using tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators. Authorities cracked down on protests, preventing access to Taksim Square.
1 May, 15:34 — 1 May, 16:14
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BBCHigh1h ago
Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
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First report: faz · 1 May, 14:49|Full coverage: 4 · 1h|Window: 1h
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