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Istanbul Pride March Ban

3 countries ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Crime & Justice

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Police detained dozens of LGBTQ+ individuals at Istanbul's Pride March despite an official ban. Authorities closed metro stations and a funicular line to prevent the event. The governorate banned the march on Sunday, June 28.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey/Turkish

Police detain dozens at Istanbul Pride March despite ban

- Police intervened in Istanbul's Pride March, detaining at least 40 LGBTQ+ individuals despite official bans. - District governorates in Kadฤฑkรถy and BeyoฤŸlu prohibited public gatherings, citing public order concerns. - LGBTQ+ activists asserted their right to public space and vowed to continue their struggle for equality and freedom.