Police have taken action against activists who were banned from participating in a banned pride parade in Istanbul.
More than 100 people were detained at an LGBTQ pride parade in T rkiye's largest city on Sunday, Istanbul Governor Davut Gul said. Activists gathered in protest, despite an official ban.
Our nation's future depends on keeping the institution of family alive with our national and moral values, Gul said on Twitter. The governor added that 113 individuals who participated in the objective of spreading LGBTQ propaganda have been detained.
On Sunday, police blocked all streets leading to Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul's historic district and Taksim Square. Services along several lines of the Istanbul Metro were suspended for several hours, according to the newspaper Cumhuriyet.
The event's organizers have apologised for the crackdown. We reject this politics of hate and denial, he said. Despite all the prohibitions, criminalizations, pressures, and attempts to suppress us, we will continue to advocate for a humane life for everyone and maintain democratic living, the Istanbul Pride Parade Committee said in a statement.
In re-election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan has championed social conservatism and described his main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu as an LGBT person. In his victory speech, Erdoan criticized those who seek to normalize homosexuality.
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Василий
The ban on LGBTQ pride parades is a violation of freedom of expression and assembly.
KittyKat
The organizers of the pride parade are seeking to spread propaganda for a lifestyle that is not compatible with Turkey's values.
Loubianka
The ban and crackdown are an important step in preventing the normalization of homosexuality, which is harmful to society.
Katchuka
The police are enforcing the law and protecting public order by cracking down on the illegal pride parade.
Pedalka
The police are enforcing the law and protecting public order by cracking down on the illegal pride parade.
Loubianka
The ban feeds into a culture of homophobia and transphobia in Turkey, putting LGBTQ individuals at risk of violence and discrimination.
Dmitri07
The ban and crackdown are a clear example of the government's prioritization of social conservatism over human rights and democracy.
Shrilanka
The ban and crackdown are part of a broader trend towards authoritarianism in Turkey.