Turkish Police Detain Over 500 During May Day Protests in I… – Turkey, 2026-05-01 | WarHeatMap.app

Home › TurkeyTurkish Police Detain Over 500 During May Day Protests in IstanbulTurkish authorities detained at least 575 demonstrators during May Day protests in Istanbul. Police used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse crowds attempting to breach security blockades to march on the restricted Taksim Square.
Date: 2026-05-01
Country: Turkey
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press / The Washington Post
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