Turkey: Hundreds Detained as May Day Protest Held in Istanbul Despite Ban

Police detained hundreds of May Day protesters on Thursday, May 1, after they tried to defy a ban on public gatherings and march towards Taksim Square.

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on October 14, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

An Iranian girl dances on the street as women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations while defying the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

A female street musician plays the hang drum as Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations while they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

A felame photographer takes photos as Iranian women live their daily lives defying the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on February 6, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on February 6, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

A female photographer takes photos of a model as Iranian women live their daily lives defying the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 17, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on October 14, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on September 26, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on October 14, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

A female street musician plays the accordion as Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations while they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on November 29, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

A group of religious Iranian women walk while in compliance with the strict hijab laws imposed by the government as people live their daily lives in Tehran, Iran on February 6, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on October 16, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on September 26, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on September 26, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on February 6, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on September 26, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on April 4, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 17, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 18, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 18, 2024. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women defy the strict hijab laws in the street of Tehran

Iranian women live their daily lives and prepare for Nowruz celebrations as they defy the strict hijab laws imposed by the government in Tehran, Iran, on March 17, 2025. Photo by Erfan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters, arrested by undercover police, look out from a bus after being detained in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

A group of men are arrested by undercover police near a shop during a pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters, arrested by undercover police, look out from a police bus after being detained in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters, arrested by undercover police,look out from a police bus after being detained in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters, arrested by undercover police, look out from a bus after being detained in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters, arrested by undercover police, look out from a police bus after being detained in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters, arrested by undercover police, look out from a bus after being detained in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Pro- Palestinian Demonstrators Defy Protest Ban - Amsterdam

Police oversee detained protesters inside a bus following a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters are surrounded by police in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

A wounded protester receives assistance during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Protesters inside a closed store express their dissent during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

A police officer restrains a protester on the ground during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Emergency responders assist a protester injured during clashes with police at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

Dozens Detained After Protesters Defy Ban - Amsterdam

A protester is pinned to the ground by police during a pro-Palestinian rally in Amsterdam on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who defied a temporary ban on protests in Dam Square on Sunday. The ban was imposed after attacks on Israeli football fans following a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposed the ban. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM