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İstanbul MP faces criminal complaint for calling police 'occupiers' at Trans Pride March

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İstanbul MP faces criminal complaint for calling police 'occupiers' at Trans Pride March

Police barricades and detentions marred the 9th edition of the march, which was banned due to concerns about its 'threat to the family institution'.

İstanbul Trans Pride March: Detained activists released

İstanbul Trans Pride March: Detained activists released

Ten people, including a minor, were detained during the event, whcih was banned by the authorities.

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

Despite the heavy police presence, activists were able to gather in a side street approximately one kilometer away from Taksim to deliver their statement. However, as they began to disperse, they were met with aggression from both the police and nearby shopkeepers, resulting in the detention of at least six people.

18 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz

First Trial Held for Those Detained During Trans Pride March

First Trial Held for Those Detained During Trans Pride March

Stating that no crime was constituted, suspects’ attorneys demanded acquittal at the trial in which nine people who were detained during 2016 Trans Pride March are heard. The hearing will resume on May 24.

26 January 2017 Beyza Kural

Police First Allow Then Attack Press Statement of Trans Pride Parade

Police First Allow Then Attack Press Statement of Trans Pride Parade

Police prohibiting the 7th Trans Pride Parade have attacked the press statement which it had allowed earlier. After being exposed to gas, plastic bullets and custodies, Istanbul LGBTİ has stated; every LGBTI is alone a pride parade.

20 June 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Thousands March against Transphobia: We Need a Law

Thousands March against Transphobia: We Need a Law

6th Trans Pride March took place along İstiklal Avenue with slogans “We need a law” on Sunday.

23 June 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

"Breaking Taboos"

19. LGBTT PRIDE WEEK

"Breaking Taboos"

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite and transsexual individuals celebrate the 19th Pride Week from 20-26 June in Istanbul. The event kicked off with the second Trans Pride March on Sunday. It comes right after the gay rights resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council.

21 June 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu