Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally

Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride march

ISTANBUL (AP) — A group of more than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ protesters have gathered in Istanbul in an impromptu demonstration for Pride after the local governor banned their march. The demonstrators waved rainbow flags and read a statement before quickly dispersing when police arrived on Sunday. The Istanbul Pride Committee said that there were “unconfirmed” reports of at least 15 protesters being detained. A statement from the Istanbul governor’s offi…

Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride march

ISTANBUL (AP) — A group of more than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ protesters have gathered in Istanbul in an impromptu demonstration for Pride after the local governor banned their march. The demonstrators waved rainbow flags and read a statement before quickly dispersing when police arrived on Sunday. The Istanbul Pride Committee said that there were “unconfirmed” reports of at least 15 protesters being detained. A statement from the Istanbul governor’s offi…

Impromptu LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul after governor bans Pride march

A group of more than 100 pro-LGBTQ+ protesters have gathered in Istanbul in an impromptu demonstration for Pride after the local governor banned their march.

Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally

Turkish police detained at least 15 protesters in Istanbul on Sunday for participating at a banned LGBT Pride rally, after searching the streets having arrived at the scene after participants had dispersed, a Reuters witness said.

Varios manifestantes fueron detenidos en Estambul al participar brevemente en una marcha del orgullo LGBTQA+.