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Turkiye releases arrested May 1 protesters

article author: AFP ID: 1777726030726136500 Sat, 2026-05-02 19: 10 ISTANBUL: 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 the city’s streets to document arrests and aid those detained. Main category: Middle-East Tags: Turkiye Istanbul May Day rally

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