By AFPMore by this AuthorPARIS,Traditional May Day rallies turned violent in some parts of the world on Tuesday, as workers gathered to defend labour rights. The scenes of looting and destruction overshadowed the May Day march, which drew between 20,000 and 55,000 peaceful protesters, according to police and union estimates. Burning effigy in PhilippinesA giant demon in the role of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was burned by protesters near the presidential palace in a lively Labour Day rally. The annual Workers' Day march at the capital's Revolution Square was the first major appearance for new president Miguel Diaz-Canel, who was accompanied by his predecessor Raul Castro. One of the largest demonstrations of the Greek Communist Labour Union attracted at least 11,000 people.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2018 04:18 UTC