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Switzerland: Anti-G7 Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva, Car Set on Fire

Anti-G7 protesters clashed with police in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, June 14, on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Demonstrators threw bottles, stones, and firecrackers, while police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. A car was also set on fire during the unrest.

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Chile: Police Fire Water Cannons as Anti-Austerity March Turns Violent in Santiago

Thousands of students and teachers marched in Santiago on Wednesday, June 3, to protest President José Antonio Kast's austerity measures and education budget cuts. Police deployed water cannons and tear gas as the demonstration turned violent, leaving several people injured and at least a dozen arrested.

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Germany: Clashes Break Out at Nakba Day March in Berlin

Berlin police used pepper spray and tear gas to disperse a Nakba Day march in the German capital on Saturday, May 16, as around 2,000 demonstrators gathered to mark the 78th anniversary of the 1948 Palestinian displacement. Several people were arrested. Some 700 officers were deployed to monitor the event.

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Anti-ICE Protest - Minneapolis

Tear gas is deployed during an anti-ICE protest at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minn., on January 15, 2026. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Mass Mobilization as “Block Everything” Movement Rallies Citizens

On Wednesday, September 10, French police arrested nearly 500 people as the “Block Everything” (“Bloquons tout”) protests aimed to disrupt transport and daily life across France following the collapse of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government over unpopular austerity measures. Authorities reported around 200,000 participants nationwide, while the CGT union claimed over 250,000. The protests included blockades, fires, and barricades, particularly in Paris at locations such as Gare du Nord, Place du Châtelet, and Place des Fêtes. Police deployed 80,000 officers and used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Despite clashes and disruption on highways and public transport, the largest demonstrations remained relatively calm.

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US: Clashes Erupt Between Federal Agents and ICE Protesters in Paramount, California 2

Tensions flared in Paramount, southern Los Angeles County, California on Saturday, June 7, as protesters confronted federal agents in response to an alleged ICE operation in the area. The unrest erupted just one day after immigration officials detained over 40 individuals across Los Angeles. Demonstrators had assembled outside a federal detention facility, calling for the release of those arrested. The situation escalated when police in riot gear deployed tear gas to break up the crowd.

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

A protester raises both middle fingers as tear gas fills the air during an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. The protest erupted after a wave of federal immigration raids began on June 7, with National Guard troops deployed to the city despite objections from local officials. Demonstrators called for an end to deportations and the dismantling of ICE. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

California Highway Patrol officers deploy smoke and tear gas during an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. The protest erupted after a wave of federal immigration raids began on June 7, with National Guard troops deployed to the city despite objections from local officials. Demonstrators called for an end to deportations and the dismantling of ICE. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

California Highway Patrol officers deploy smoke and tear gas during an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. The protest erupted after a wave of federal immigration raids began on June 7, with National Guard troops deployed to the city despite objections from local officials. Demonstrators called for an end to deportations and the dismantling of ICE. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

California Highway Patrol officers deploy smoke and tear gas during an anti-ICE protest in downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. The protest erupted after a wave of federal immigration raids began on June 7, with National Guard troops deployed to the city despite objections from local officials. Demonstrators called for an end to deportations and the dismantling of ICE. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Chaos Erupts in Paris as PSG Fans Go Wild After Champions League Win 4

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) first-ever UEFA Champions League victory on Saturday, May 31, sparked widespread celebrations in Paris that quickly turned chaotic. Clashes erupted between fans and police, with flares and tear gas deployed. According to the French Ministry of the Interior, two people died and hundreds were arrested overnight.

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France: Chaos Erupts in Paris as PSG Fans Go Wild After Champions League Win 3

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) first-ever UEFA Champions League victory on Saturday, May 31, sparked widespread celebrations in Paris that quickly turned chaotic. Clashes erupted between fans and police, with flares and tear gas deployed. According to the French Ministry of the Interior, two people died and hundreds were arrested overnight.

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France: Chaos Erupts in Paris as PSG Fans Go Wild After Champions League Win 2

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) first-ever UEFA Champions League victory on Saturday, May 31, sparked widespread celebrations in Paris that quickly turned chaotic. Clashes erupted between fans and police, with flares and tear gas deployed. According to the French Ministry of the Interior, two people died and hundreds were arrested overnight.

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France: Chaos Erupts in Paris as PSG Fans Go Wild After Champions League Win

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) first-ever UEFA Champions League victory on Saturday, May 31, sparked widespread celebrations in Paris that quickly turned chaotic. Clashes erupted between fans and police, with flares and tear gas deployed. According to the French Ministry of the Interior, two people died and hundreds were arrested overnight.

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Argentina: Photojournalist Shot by Police as Anti-Austerity Protesters Clash with Police in Buenos Aires

The video shows Pablo Grillo, an independent photojournalist receiving medical attention after being shot with shot a tear gas canister by police. A protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies took place in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, March 12, drawing pensioners and soccer fans. The demonstration turned violent when police deployed water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets against protesters who were throwing stones.

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Argentina: Clashes Erupt Amid Protest Over President Milei’s Austerity Policies in Buenos Aires 2

A protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity policies was held in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, March 13th, joined by pensioners and soccer fans. However, the demonstration turned violent as police used water cannons, tear gas, and pellets against stone-throwing protesters. This video shows tear gas being deployed during the demonstration.

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Kenya: At Least 3 Arrested, Hundreds Join Protest Over Femicide In Nairobi 2

Hundreds of people rallied against femicide and gender-based violence in Nairobi on Tuesday, December 10. The protest turned violent as the police deployed tear gas to disperse demonstrators. According to report, at least 3 were arrested.

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Kenya: At Least 3 Arrested, Hundreds Join Protest Over Femicide In Nairobi

Hundreds of people rallied against femicide and gender-based violence in Nairobi on Tuesday, December 10. The protest turned violent as the police deployed tear gas to disperse demonstrators. According to report, at least 3 were arrested.

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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 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

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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

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 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 İlker 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 İlker Eray//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 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 İlker 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 İlker Eray//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 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 İlker 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 İlker 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 İlker Eray//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 Safak Hacaloglu/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 İlker Eray//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 Safak Hacaloglu/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

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 İlker 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 İlker 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 İlker 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 İlker Eray//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 İlker 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 İlker Eray//Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM