Published 06/30/2024 6:17:00 p.m.

Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally

At least 15 protesters were detained in Istanbul on Sunday for participating in a banned LGBT Pride rally, as reported by a Reuters witness.
The Istanbul Governor's Office declared the Pride March would not be allowed.
Police apprehended 15 individuals after scouring the streets for protesters, according to a Reuters witness.

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Reuters

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.

06/30/2024 6:17:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

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.

06/30/2024 6:26:27 p.m.·United States

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abc News

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

06/30/2024 6:26:26 p.m.·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Turkey arrests at least 15 protesters at Pride rally

Turkish police detained at least 15 protesters in Istanbul on Sunday (Jun 30) for participating in a banned LGBT Pride rally, after searching the streets having arrived at the scene after participants had dispersed, a Reuters witness said.

06/30/2024 4:25:00 p.m.·Malaysia

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KIFI

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…

06/30/2024 6:26:27 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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Globo

Police arrest participants of LGBTQIA+ Pride parade in Turkey, where demonstration is banned.

Hundreds of people marched briefly in the country's largest city before police intervention. Hundreds participated briefly in the LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, this Sunday, despite a ban issued by the country's authorities. Several protesters were arrested, as an AFP cameraman confirmed. Carrying rainbow flags and singing, protesters managed to march for about ten minutes along Bagdad Avenue, one of the city's most fa…

06/30/2024 6:25:03 p.m.·Brazil

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