Istanbul Pride March Ban
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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.
Police detain dozens at Istanbul Pride March despite ban
Police detained at least 40 LGBTQ+ individuals in Istanbul on Sunday as they attempted to hold the 24th Istanbul Pride March, defying bans issued by the district governorates of Kadฤฑkรถy and Beyoฤlu. The authorities cited the need to protect public order and social peace as reasons for prohibiting all public gatherings and demonstrations. Despite the restrictions, which included transportation limiโฆ
Mexico City Pride March draws 550,000, authorities seize thousands of alcoholic drinks
Mexico City's 48th annual LGBT+ Pride March concluded with an estimated 550,000 participants and a "saldo blanco," meaning no significant incidents were reported. The event, held along Paseo de la Refโฆ
Hundreds of Salvadorans demand respect for LGBTIQ+ rights in Pride march
More than five hundred people marched through the main streets of San Salvador on June 27, demanding respect for the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals and denouncing efforts to suppress their struggle forโฆ
Istanbul Governor's Office Bans Pride March, Closes Metro Stations and Funicular Line
Istanbul's governorate has banned the annual Pride March scheduled for Sunday, June 28. In response to the governorate's decision, public transportation services in the Taksim area will be significantโฆ
Mothers of the disappeared join Mexico City Pride march demanding justice
Mexico City's 48th Pride March on Saturday, June 27, was marked not only by celebration but also by a somber call for justice from mothers searching for their disappeared loved ones. Activists and famโฆ
Drag artist performs in Mexico prison during Pride march
Camila Phoenyx, an inmate at Santa Martha Acatitla men's prison, brought a touch of glamour and resilience to the facility's fifth Pride march with a captivating drag performance. For over two years, โฆ
