### [2026-05-1](/feed/2026/05/1/index.md)

##### Turkish police
#  Turkish police arrest at least 57 people and use tear gas to disperse May Day demonstrators in Istanbul, where authorities block access to Taksim Square to prevent marches. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''FMT](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/05/01/turkish-cops-fire-tear-gas-arrest-dozens-at-may-day-rallies)

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