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Turkish police detain at least 50 people at Istanbul Pride event

Police in Turkey detain dozens at Istanbul Pride event after authorities banned marchTurkey police detain dozens at LGBTQ+ Pride event in Istanbul

Turkish police detained at least 50 people, including a journalist, during a Pride event in Istanbul on Sunday that proceeded despite an official ban and the lockdown of the city's main gathering point.

The arrests occurred after authorities blocked access to the primary assembly area, prompting confrontations between organizers and police. This incident highlights growing tensions over LGBTQ+ rights and public assembly freedoms in Turkey.