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01-05-08, 16:53
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Police break up Turkey marchers
Several people collapsed from the effects of tear gas
Turkish riot police have used tear gas and water cannon to prevent protesters from staging a banned May Day rally in the centre of Istanbul.
The authorities say 505 people were arrested and several were hurt as crowds tried to reach Taksim Square.
Stones and bottles were thrown at security forces and police wearing gas masks broke up the demonstrators.
The Turkish government has banned May Day celebrations in and around the square since 34 people died in 1977.
Police break up Turkey marchers
Several people collapsed from the effects of tear gas
Turkish riot police have used tear gas and water cannon to prevent protesters from staging a banned May Day rally in the centre of Istanbul.
The authorities say 505 people were arrested and several were hurt as crowds tried to reach Taksim Square.
Stones and bottles were thrown at security forces and police wearing gas masks broke up the demonstrators.
The Turkish government has banned May Day celebrations in and around the square since 34 people died in 1977.