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Tag Archives: LGBTI
Amnesty: Pride march ban is a new low
In a statement issued today, Amnesty International voiced its dismay at the unwarranted ban on the annual Pride March in Istanbul, describing it as “a new low.” The statement also noted the use of excessive force by the police in … Continue reading
Posted in Amnesty International, Excessive Force, Freedom of Expression
Tagged Amnesty International, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, LGBTI, Onur Haftasi, Pride
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Pride March Banned, Protestors attacked in Istanbul
They are water cannoning anything that moves — Nick Ashdown (@Nick_Ashdown) June 28, 2015 For over a decade, the Pride March in Istanbul has been a centerpiece of Turkey’s active LGBTI community. For over a decade, it has been staged … Continue reading
Posted in Freedom of Expression, LGBT Rights, Turkey
Tagged Freedom of Expression, LGBTI, Pride March, Turkey Istanbul
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Good news, bad news, and ridiculous news
The good: the Pride March Let us take a moment to celebrate the important success of the Pride March that took place in Taksim this past Sunday. Amnesty had been concerned that Turkish authorities would restrict the march. As Amnesty … Continue reading
Posted in Amnesty International, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, LGBT Rights, Turkey
Tagged Amnesty, BBC, Bulent Arinc, Erdogan, excessive force, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, Gokcek, Human Rights, LGBTI, Soros, Turkey
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More police violence against peaceful protestors in Istanbul
Thousands gathered with flowers in #taksim square in #istanbul but police used tear gas and water cannon again. #gezipark — muratcekic (@muratcekic) June 22, 2013 Turkish protestors have demonstrated remarkable creativity in their response to government efforts to stifle their … Continue reading
Posted in Excessive Force, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Association, LGBT Rights, LGBTI, Turkey
Tagged Amnesty International, Erdogan, excessive force, Gezi Park, Istanbul, LGBT, LGBTI, Pride March, protests
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New concerns and ways to take action
Amnesty International today voiced its concern that the ban on public assembly in Taksim Square will put proposed Pride Marches at risk. Amnesty argues that “not allowing peaceful gatherings in one of Istanbul’s most iconic squares is a serious assault … Continue reading
Posted in Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Expression, LGBTI, Minorities
Tagged Freedom of Assembly, Gezi Park, Istanbul, LGBT, LGBTI, Protsest, Taksim, Turkey, Washington
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