Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Turkish police break up May Day protest | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited

"Turkish police break up May Day protest

Mark Tran and agencies
Tuesday May 1, 2007

Turkish riot police today clashed with protesters in Istanbul marking the 30th anniversary of a deadly May Day rally.

Police sprayed tear gas, used a water cannon and clubbed demonstrators to clear crowds from around Taksim Square. About 600 people were arrested."

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