Istanbul, May 2, 2026 (AFP) - Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters

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2026-05-02

Turkish authorities have released more than 500 protesters arrested at May Day rallies in Istanbul, a lawyers' association said Saturday. Police cracked down on Friday's demonstrations, firing tear gas to break them up and arresting hundreds of people. All 576 people arrested were released by Saturday morning, including union official Basaran Aksu, the lawyers' association CHD said on X. The association's Istanbul branch had deployed members into......

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