Governorship Disallows LGBTI Parade: Some Circles Might React Against

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Ankara Governorship hasn’t found appropriate the Anti-Homophobia and Transphobia Parade to be held in Ankara on May 22 alleging that “some circles might react against it and lead to provocations”.

Kaos GL Association is carrying out parade due to May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

The association requested the governorship to take the necessary measures for the parade to be held between the hours of 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Ankara Governorship saying “because of certain social sensitivities, there might be some reactions by some circles against group and individuals to join the meeting and cause provocations” expressed that it hasn’t found the parade appropriate to be held.

Kaos GL: Obstruction instead of maintaining security

Kaos GL Association has criticized the Governorship for obstructing the parade instead of maintaining the security.

“The statements of ‘provocation and sensitivities of some groups’ continue to be a threat against social equality and peace. Ankara Governorship has preferred to obstruct the parade instead of maintaining security”.

Police had attacked last year

Last year, police attacked on 2015 İstanbul LGBTI Pride Parade. LGBTI organizations filed a complaint to have the Riot Squad Branch Directorate officers be tried following the police attack. İstanbul Governorship didn’t permit the police to be investigated. (NV/TK)