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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey's Main Opposition Party Celebrates its 102nd Anniversary Under Siege - Istanbul

The CHP leadership held a ceremony in Istanbul's Taksim Square to celebrate the party's 102nd anniversary. In his speech, CHP leader Özgür Özel reacted to the court's appointment of a trustee to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate, saying, “Can they divide the CHP? The CHP is one, it is whole, its only guarantee is its members, the ballot box.”, on September 9, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo by Ilker Eray/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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Anti-Erdogan Protest in Paris - France

A woman holds a sign reading “Capulcu Nine is with you on the street, from Paris to Taksim” in Place de la Republique, Paris, France, on March 29, 2025. The phrase recalls Turkey’s 2013 Gezi Park protests as demonstrators worldwide rally against the Erdogan government following Imamoglu’s arrest. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Istanbul shuts down metro stations, roads, squares, bans protests for 4 days

The Istanbul Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that several metro stations, tram services, squares and roads have been temporarily closed as a four-day protest ban takes effect following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, on March 19, 2025. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: A view of the Taksim square, Istanbul. Photo by DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

During the 8 March 2023 International Women's Day night march, the police did not allow the demonstrators to march to Taksim Square, in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 08, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

During the 8 March 2023 International Women's Day night march, the police did not allow the demonstrators to march to Taksim Square, in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 08, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women's Day Night March - Istanbul

Women hold placards during a night march marking International Women's Rights Day near Taksim Square, in Istanbul , Turkey, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-TAKSIM SQUARE

(240731) -- ISTANBUL, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child plays at Taksim Square in Istanbul, T

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-TAKSIM SQUARE

(240731) -- ISTANBUL, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows the Republic Monument at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Trkiye. Taksim Square is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Istanbul. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu lei)

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-TAKSIM SQUARE

(240731) -- ISTANBUL, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists ride a tram at Taksim Square in Istanbul, T

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-TAKSIM SQUARE

(240731) -- ISTANBUL, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows pigeons at Taksim Square in Istanbul, Trkiye. Taksim Square is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Istanbul. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu lei)

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Türkiye, China pledge to enhance cooperation on tourism

STORY: Türkiye, China pledge to enhance cooperation on tourism SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shot of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy meeting Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli at the Ataturk Cultural Center in Taksim Square, Istanbul 3. close shot of Mehmet Nuri Ersoy speaking 4. close shot of Sun Yeli speaking 5. various of the tourism ministers of Türkiye and China signing a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation STORYLINE: The tourism ministers of Türkiye and China vowed to enhance cooperation on the basis of mutual benefit during a meeting in Istanbul on Wednesday. Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy greeted his visiting Chinese counterpart, Sun Yeli, at the Ataturk Cultural Center in Taksim Square. Following their meeting, the two ministers signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism c

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

A lone man guestures as Turkish riot police stand guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct as they stave off a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

A lone man guestures as Turkish riot police stand guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct as they stave off a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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May Day demonstration in Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Mert Can Bukulmez/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Turkish riot police are standing guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct, preventing a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally to mark International Workers' Day in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. President Erdogan said on the eve of May Day that the annual protests would not be allowed to take place on Taksim Square, which was cordoned off by police. Legal experts say this stance violates the right of Turks to organise public meetings and demonstrations, a right upheld by the Constitutional Court in a ruling last October. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Ilker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

A lone man as Turkish riot police stand guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct as they stave off a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Ilker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Turkish riot police are standing guard at the Sarachane Park aqueduct, preventing a march on Taksim Square, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally to mark International Workers' Day in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. President Erdogan said on the eve of May Day that the annual protests would not be allowed to take place on Taksim Square, which was cordoned off by police. Legal experts say this stance violates the right of Turks to organise public meetings and demonstrations, a right upheld by the Constitutional Court in a ruling last October. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Ilker Eray/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Berkman Ulutin/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Protesters scuffle with riot police as they attempt to defy a ban and march on Taksim Square during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to prevent groups of protesters from gathering. Photo by Omer Hamza Yildiz/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Attack May Day Demonstration In Istanbul

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and Ozgur Ozel, leader of the main opposition Republican People s Party (CHP) talk to media on the May Day celebration and they protest against gouverment's ban, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, at the Sarachane Park aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 1, 2024. President Erdogan said on the eve of May Day that the annual protests would not be allowed to take place on Taksim Square, which was cordoned off by police. Legal experts say this stance violates the right of Turks to organise public meetings and demonstrations, a right upheld by the Constitutional Court in a ruling last October. Turkish police use tear gas during clashes on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. Tens of thousands of police were deployed across Istanbul, blocking even small sidestreets with metal barriers in an attempt to