May Day Protests in Istanbul: Police Crackdown, Mass Arrests, and City-Wide Blockades
Security forces in Istanbul deployed extensive measures on Friday, May 1, 2026, to prevent demonstrators from marching toward Taksim Square for International Workers’ Day. The day was marked by police interventions involving tear gas and water cannons, resulting in hundreds of detentions across the city. The Istanbul Governor’s Office had previously designated Kadıköy Rıhtım Square … Read more
