A Turkish police officer detains a protester attempting to march towards Taksim Square, in the Mecidiyekoy district near Taksim, during a May Day (Labour Day) rally, marking International Workers' Day, in Istanbul, on May 1, 2024. Turkish police on May 1, 2024, detained dozens of protesters attempting to tear down barricades in different districts of Istanbul after authorities banned May 1 rallies at the city's main Taksim Square. (Photo by KEMAL ASLAN / AFP)