Turkish Police Detain 30 at Banned Pride March in Istanbul

At least 30 people were detained by Turkish police in central Istanbul during a banned Pride March, according to an opposition politician. Authorities have imposed restrictions on LGBTQ+ events for several years. Despite the clampdown, activists attempted to gather, facing immediate intervention by security forces enforcing the prohibition.

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