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In Istanbul, authorities deploy 50,000 police for May Day protests

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01-05-2025 | 10:30

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In Istanbul, authorities deploy 50,000 police for May Day protests

Turkey deployed more than 50,000 police officers on Thursday in Istanbul, officials said, as authorities paralyzed parts of the city to prevent May Day protests.

"In total, 52,656 police officers participated in the measures taken to ensure peace and security in Istanbul," city authorities said in a statement, adding that nearly 400 people had been arrested.

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