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İstanbul governor refuses to permit investigation into police chief who beat LGBTI+ activists

İstanbul governor refuses to permit investigation into police chief who beat LGBTI+ activists

The decision issued by Governor Ali Yerlikaya said police detained 373 people by exercising "gradual and proportional force" during the Pride Parade.

29 September 2022 Evrim Kepenek

İstanbul governor bans LGBTI+ Pride March again

İstanbul governor bans LGBTI+ Pride March again

As the Pride March has been banned for the seventh consecutive year, LGBTI+s say they will defy the ban and "find one another on the streets."

İstanbul Governor's Office holds 'ceremony' to distribute potatoes, onions to the poor

İstanbul Governor's Office holds 'ceremony' to distribute potatoes, onions to the poor

The government should take a rights-based approach and shouldn't reveal the people whom it provides assistance, says Hacer Foggo from the Deep Poverty Network.

15 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

May Day: Union Members Released from Detention in İstanbul

Twenty-five members of the DİSK were detained after attempting to march to Taksim Square.

Istanbul Governor Releases “May Day Ban Statement" in Taksim

Istanbul Governor Releases “May Day Ban Statement" in Taksim

İstanbul Governor’s Office released a statement banning Taksim a day before May Day. “Demonstrations can’t be controlled and participants’ life and property safety will be in danger,” it said.

Closure Trial of Gay Rights Group Postponed

After a court hearing yesterday, the court has demanded an expert's report from the prosecution.

19 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ