Interior Minister Yerlikaya shares figures on 'May 1'
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared figures regarding the May 1 demonstrations across Turkey via his social media account.
In a statement on his social media account, Yerlikaya said the following:
On May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day, 212 events were completed across 78 of our provinces with the participation of a total of 286 thousand 584 citizens.
Within the scope of the events, a total of 409 individuals were taken into custody for violating Law No. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations: 407 in Istanbul, 1 in Tokat, and 1 in Van.
Regarding the "Wreath Laying and Leaving Carnations at Kazancı Hill" event at Taksim Square, 13 events were held with the participation of 817 people organized by 13 labor unions.
A total of 122 thousand 777 of our heroic police officers served across our country to ensure that May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day passed in peace and security.
I sincerely thank all our security forces who performed their duties with great devotion and sacrifice.
News Source: 12punto
Most Read
Historic words from Özgür Özel at the CHP group meeting
Air Force Academy student Veli Bilgin has died
Striking picture for Özgür Özel's 'New Party'
The PKK opening and Özgür Özel’s path!..
How did the newspapers view Özgür Özel's farewell to the CHP?
He killed his wife by slitting her throat: Their children witnessed the moments
Tuncer Bakırhan calls for a framework law
Here are the names that will be in Özgür Özel's new party!
AKP mayor held responsible
What did the CHP do?