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Kaos GL mentioned police attack in İstanbul Pride Parade in ILGA World event of UN Universal Periodic Review meeting.

After attending Pride Parade, activists were attacked by unidentified persons in Tophane district of Istanbul. Four protesters were taken to hospital while an activist’s nose was broken. Witnesses said attackers shouted “You can’t escape, traitors!”

Police fired pepper spray, plastic bullet and water cannon at 13th LGBTI Pride Parade. After deputies from political parties made statement, police barricade was opened and LGBTI people kept going.