2015 May Day protests

International protests over austerity and poor working conditions January 2020 2015 May Day protests May Day protests and Anti-austerity movement 1 May 2015 Worldwide * Austerity measures Poor working conditions Tax hikes Low wages Unemployment * Demonstration Occupation Protest march Civil disobedience *Skilled and unskilled workers Trade unionists Government authorities *Tens of thousands (Istanbul)Alfory Phillipe Williams Stuart Police fire tear gas to disperse Turkey May Day protesters http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-police-fire-tear-gas-to-disperse-turkey-may-day-protesters-2015-5 1 May 2015 Business Insider 1 May 2015 30,000 (Milan)McKinnon Angus Violent clashes overshadow start of Milan Expo http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-violent-clashes-overshadow-start-of-milan-expo-2015-5 1 May 2015 Business Insider 1 May 2015 Tens of thousands (Seoul) 20,000 (Maldives) 20,000 police (Istanbul) 24 (Istanbul)Hundreds arrested following Turkey May Day protests http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-braces-itself-labour-day-protests-1992538468#sthash.RSqipuZc.dpuf 1 May 2015 Middle East Eye 1 May 2015 *203 (Istanbul) +20 (Milan)Bacchi Umberto Iaccino Ludovica Mezzofiore Gianluca Milan Expo 2015: Violent May Day protests at No Expo anti-capitalist demonstration http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/milan-expo-2015-violent-may-day-protests-no-expo-anti-capitalist-demonstration-1499334 1 May 2015 International Business Times 1 May 2015 The 2015 May Day protests were a series of international protests involving tens of thousands of people that took place worldwide on May Day (1 May 2015) over austerity measures and poor working conditions. Locations Italy Protests in Milan were primarily peaceful with about 30,000 demonstrators attending according to organizers and denounced the Expo 2015 meeting. Some protests were violent with about 500 individuals equipped with motorcycle helmets and batons gathered near Piazza XXIV Maggio far from the Expo 15 convention. Violent protesters clashed with police, torched several vehicles and a few business, broke windows of shops and threw homemade explosives at some businesses. Maldives 2015 May Day protests in the Maldives After Mohamed Nasheed was sentenced to thirteen years at Maafushi Prison for terrorism,13 March 2015 Maldives ex-leader Mohammed Nasheed jailed for 13 years https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-31881207 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150315085343/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-31881207 15 March 2015 23 October 2026 BBC News an opposition alliance consisting of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Adhaalath Party, and the Jumhooree Party, launched a campaign to protest during May Day.Hameed Shafaa 30 April 2015 Fear and festivity in Malé on the eve of May Day protest https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/fear-and-festivity-in-male-on-the-eve-of-may-day-protest-97199 23 October 2026 Maldives Independent An estimate of 20,000 people protested in the capital, Malé.Bosley Daniel 1 May 2015 Maldives police: 'zero tolerance' for anti-govt. protests https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/maldives-police-zero-tolerance-for-anti-govt-protests/51603 23 October 2026 Anadolu Agency Police beat protesters and used pepper spray and batons against them.3 May 2015 Editorial: What we saw and heard on May Day https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/editorial-what-we-saw-and-heard-on-may-day-97608 23 October 2026 Maldives Independent They arrested all three opposition leaders—Imran Abdulla, Ali Waheed, and Ameen Ibrahim.2 May 2015 Maldives arrests leaders of opposition parties after violent protests https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/02/maldives-arrests-opposition-leaders-imran-abdulla-violent-protests 6 January 2026 The Guardian Associated Press 193 people were arrested,3 May 2015 May Day! Hear our voices! https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/photo-story-may-day-hear-our-voices-97581 23 October 2026 Maldives Independent with 69 being freedHameed Shafaa 9 May 2015 50 May Day detainees released, but may face charges https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/50-may-day-detainees-released-but-may-face-charges-97878 23 October 2026 Maldives Independent and 30 charged.Mohamed Hassan 17 May 2015 Prosecutor general to charge 30 May Day protesters https://maldivesindependent.com/politics/prosecutor-general-to-charge-30-may-day-protesters-98234 23 October 2026 Maldives Independent South Korea Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Seoul and threatened a "general strike" if the government performed the planned labor reforms. Turkey Authorities blocked access to Taksim Square by blocking transportation routes and dispersed protesters with water cannons and tears gas. It was estimated by Turkish media that 20,000 police were sent out with 62 water cannon trucks and 203 individuals involved in the Istanbul protests were arrested. United States An annual protest march was held in Seattle for numerous causes, such as immigrant rights, labor rights, and solidarity with the 2015 Baltimore protests.http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/seattle/2015/05/02/videos-seattle-may-day-protests-and-riots/26763791/ freep.com Videos: Seattle May Day protests and riots 28 April 2017 The originally peaceful protests turned violent later in the day when a group of self-described anarchists began smashing windows, burning trash cans, and clashing with riot police.http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle/may-day-protest-turns-into-riot/140316639 TEGNA king5.com May Day protest turns into riot | KING5.com 28 April 2017September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/02/may-day-protesters-clash-with-police-seattle-and-oakland The Guardian May Day protesters clash with police as violence erupts in Seattle and Oakland | World news | The Guardian 2 May 2015 28 April 2017 Yuhas Alan Five officers ultimately suffered injuries, while sixteen people were arrested for property destruction and assault of police officers.http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/02/us/seattle-police-injured/ CNN May Day: Clashes erupt in Seattle; 3 officers injured.com 2 May 2015 28 April 2017 References Category:2015 protests Category:May Day protests Category:Protests in Seattle Category:Labour disputes in the Maldives