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Turkey Releases Over 500 May Day Protesters Detained in Istanbul

Turkish authorities have released more than 500 individuals who were detained during May Day rallies in Istanbul. Police had previously used tear gas to disperse demonstrations.

4 May, 12:22 — 4 May, 12:22
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Turkey releases more than 500 May Day protesters detained in İstanbul

Turkish authorities have released more than 500 protesters detained at May Day rallies in İstanbul, Turkish Minute reported, citing Agence France-Presse. Police on Friday broke up demonstrations with tear gas and detained hundreds of people. All 576 detainees were released by Saturday morning, including union official Başaran Aksu, the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) said on […] The post Turkey releases more than 500 May Day protesters detained in İstanbul appeared first on Stockholm Ce...

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