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Istanbul: LGBTQ community tries to hold Pride amid arrests – DW – 06/26/2023 (www.dw.com)
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[–] Buzz4074@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

The latest arrest come after conservative President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won another presidential term to extend his rule until 2028. During his election campaign, Erdogan said the LGBTQ+ people undermined family values, reiterating his government's disdain for the community. He and his representatives have attempted for years to block the annual Istanbul Pride Parade.

So sad to see this. Especially painful to see Turkish citizens living abroad voting so much for the AK Party that denies Turkish citizens in Turkey rights that they enjoy while living abroad.