Protesters in Istanbul defied a government ban and marched in the streets on May Day, determined to mark International Workers' Day, according to media reports.
Photos from Istanbul show them being met by security forces with water cannons and tear gas. The Progressive Lawyers Association said about 40 people were hospitalized and 160 detained, the Reuters news agency reported. Reported by Washington Post 19 minutes ago.
Photos from Istanbul show them being met by security forces with water cannons and tear gas. The Progressive Lawyers Association said about 40 people were hospitalized and 160 detained, the Reuters news agency reported. Reported by Washington Post 19 minutes ago.