Over 50 Detained by Law Enforcement During Banned Istanbul Pride Demonstration

 

Over 50 Detained by Law Enforcement During Banned Istanbul Pride Demonstration

Turkish authorities detained at least 50 individuals in Istanbul over the weekend during an unauthorized LGBTQ+ Pride event. Local government officials had issued a formal ban on the gathering, citing public safety and security concerns.

Security forces were deployed across central assembly areas to prevent demonstrators from organizing marches. Despite the heavy police presence, small groups of activists attempted to gather before being intercepted and taken into custody by law enforcement personnel.

Source Link: PinkNews Portal