Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
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Turkish police used tear gas and made hundreds of arrests during May Day demonstrations at Istanbul's Taksim Square on 1 May 2026. The protest, held despite government restrictions, saw clashes between demonstrators and riot-control forces. A Turkish legal organization reported at least 370 people were detained during the unrest.
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Toggle PlayTurkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rallyNewsFeedTurkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rallyTurkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas from riot-control vehicles into the crowd. A Turkish legal organisation says at least 370 people were arrested on Friday.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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