Police intervened as union members gathered in Saraçhane, Istanbul, for May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day despite the ban on Taksim. The groups shouted slogans and attempted to overcome barriers with flag sticks, prompting police to use pepper gas to disperse them. Photographs captured these moments, including clashes between the groups and police shields, as well as citizens kicking the shields.
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