The governor's office had banned the march around Taksim Square in the heart of Istanbul but protesters gathered nearby under heavy police presence earlier than scheduled.
Police detained protesters, loading them into buses. AFP journalists saw four buses full of people who had been held, including AFP's chief photographer Bulent Kilic, who had been handcuffed from the back.Hundreds of protesters carrying rainbow flags pressed ahead with the rally in defiance of police.Kaos GL Association, which campaigns to promote the human rights of LGBTQ people against discrimination, said on Twitter police detained more than 150 Pride participants and LGBTQ activists.
"I urge Istanbul authorities to repeal Istanbul Pride latest ban and to ensure the safety and the right to peaceful assembly of marchers," she said in a statement.Although homosexuality has been legal throughout the period of the modern Turkish republic, LGBTQ individuals point to regular harassment and abuse.The last march which went ahead without a ban -- in 2014 -- drew tens of thousands of participants in one of the biggest LGBTQ events in the majority Muslim region.
In 2020, streaming giant Netflix cancelled the production of a series in Turkey featuring a gay character after failing to obtain government permission for the filming. The same year, French sports brand Decathlon faced boycott calls in Turkey for posting messages of support for LGBTQ people.
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