Hundreds march Istanbul in defiance of stricter rules against LGBTQ introduced by President Tayyip Erdogan
Turkish police detained at least 50 people on Sunday after Istanbul’s LGBT community held their annual Pride march.
On Sunday, police in riot gear prevented access to Istiklal Avenue, the traditional venue for Pride marches, as well as the central Taksim Square. Streets nearby were blockaded and public transport in the area was suspended. They chanted slogans while organizers read a statement to mark Pride week. A big rainbow flag was hung on a multi-storey car park nearby.
Police held more than 50 people after the march, organizers said. Amnesty International’s Turkey office said at least one person suffered head injuries while being detained by police.“We don’t accept this hate and denial policy,” Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week said in their statement.
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