Tag: Istanbul Pride
In a display of courage and resilience, more than 60 individuals were detained during Istanbul Pride, where thousands of LGBTQ+ activists and allies gathered to march in the Şişli district.
Pride events in Turkey have faced systematic prohibition since 2015, with events as small as picnics and film screenings...
Turkish Police have used tear gas and Police dogs on participants in the annual Istanbul Pride march, in an attempt to disperse the officially banned event.
The Istanbul Pride march, which has been banned by the Istanbul Governor’s Office since 2016, after authorities cited “security” and “safety concerns” following the...
