Protests day: May 1 or May Day, which is celebrated as International Workers' Day, was marked this year by protests, many violent, and marches across the world from California to Paris to Istanbul to Jakarta demanding better wages and working conditions. In Turkey, where May Day events were banned, hundreds wree arrested as they tried to mark towards Taksin Square, a traditional rallying point for anti-government protests. In Paris, tens of thousands took to the streets to protest against racism, discrimination against immigrants and a break-down in law and order but peaceful rallies soon turned violent and many protesters were injured in clashes with police. In several cities in the U.S. including Seattle, Portland, New York and California, police were on high alert as pro and anti-Trump supporters clashed. In Moscow, which holds grand May Day celebrations, nearly 1.5 million turned out for the parade, many more than in past years, waving flags and carrying balloons.
Plainclothesmen detain a protester as she and others attempt to defy a ban and to gather at Taksim Square to celebrate May Day, in central Istanbul, Turkey May 1.
Published - May 06, 2017 08:46 pm IST
