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Tag Archives: Pride March
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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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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