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Turkey Arrests 150 Ahead of May Day Protests

5/1/2025

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In a preemptive move, Turkish authorities arrested more than 150 people in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir as tensions rise ahead of May Day protests. The iconic Taksim Square remains off-limits for demonstrations, a ban in place since 2013. Amnesty International is calling for the government to honor the Constitutional Court's ruling that upholds the right to peaceful assembly.

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In a preemptive move, Turkish authorities arrested more than 150 people in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir as tensions rise ahead of May Day protests. The iconic Taksim Square remains off-limits for demonstrations, a ban in place since 2013. Amnesty International is calling for the government to honor the Constitutional Court's ruling that upholds the right to peaceful assembly.