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Turkish government bans pro-LGBT event in İstanbul: report

Turkish government bans pro-LGBT event in İstanbul: report

by TurkeyPurge | Aug 26, 2019 | Today in Crackdown

Authorities in İstanbul have banned the “Queer Olympix,” organizers said Saturday, becoming the latest pro-LGBT event to be cancelled in Turkey, AFP reported. Some 130 participants were to compete in the third annual Queer Olympix this weekend in sports including...
Van police officer fired from job for being gay: report

Van police officer fired from job for being gay: report

by TurkeyPurge | Mar 16, 2019 | Hate Crime, Human Rights Abuses

A Turkish police officer has been fired from his job and briefly put in pre-trial detention for being gay, the Deutsche Welle reported. Speaking to the DWTurkce on Wednesday, the dismissed police officer said that he was dismissed from his job in November 2018 for...
İstanbul governor bans LGBTI pride march for 4th year in row

İstanbul governor bans LGBTI pride march for 4th year in row

by TurkeyPurge | Jul 1, 2018 | Today in Crackdown

The İstanbul Governor’s Office has banned an LGBTI pride parade scheduled to take place in İstanbul’s famed Taksim street on July 1, citing security and public order concerns, the Turkish media reported. The 2014 LGBTI pride parade was the last one that was...
Ankara governor bans all gay festivals, forums, exhibitions on security grounds: report

Ankara governor bans all gay festivals, forums, exhibitions on security grounds: report

by TurkeyPurge | Nov 19, 2017 | Today in Crackdown

The Ankara Governor’s Office has banned all gay festivals, screenings, forums and exhibitions on security grounds, according to the BBC news. The governor’s office said on Sunday that the decision was made in order to “protect public order and sensitivities.”...
Ankara Governor’s Office bans LGBT film festival: report

Ankara Governor’s Office bans LGBT film festival: report

by TurkeyPurge | Nov 15, 2017 | Today in Crackdown

The German LGBT Film Days which was due to run tomorrow in Turkish Capital Ankara, has been banned by the Ankara Governor’s Office over “possible incitement of hatred and hostility among people”. According to Turkish media, the festival, scheduled to be held on 16-17...
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