Turkey Bans Gay Pride March in Istanbul
Jun 26, 2017, 12:39 PM
(ISTANBUL) — Turkish authorities have announced they will not allow a march for gay, lesbian and trans rights to take place Sunday.
The Istanbul governor's office said Saturday that the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) Pride would be banned for the safety of participants and tourists, and public order.
LGBTI activists had announced on social media that they would organize a march starting from Taksim Square.