May Day protests: Turkey arrests hundreds as rallies sweep globe

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Violence flares in some countries where rallies to mark Labour Day are held despite Covid-19 rules.

Turkish police have arrested more than 200 people for holding unauthorised protests on May Day, which has seen rallies across the world despite the continued spread of Covid-19.

Marches led by workers and unions are held on 1 May every year as part of International Labour Day celebrations in many countries. Scaled-back rallies were held in Germany, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the UK, the Philippines, Indonesia and many other countries. Most demonstrations were peaceful.But Turkey was among several countries where police were embroiled in May Day protests that turned violent on Saturday.

 

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