Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: Turkey

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Turkey releases arrested May 1 protesters

Turkish authorities released over 500 protesters arrested during May Day rallies in Istanbul. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators, with a total of 576 arrests reported. Among those released was union official Basaran Aksu, who condemned the closure of Taksim Square, a symbolic site for gatherings. Unions had called for the protests under the slogan "Bread. Peace. Freedom."

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