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Police Bar Taksim, Detain 50 Including Journalist, Pride Protest Continues

6/29/2026

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Police erected barriers around Taksim Square and locked subway stations during Pride march.
Police detained at least 50 people, including journalist Muberra Unsal, despite a ban on the Istanbul Gay Pride event.
The Turkish Journalists' Union said Unsal had a valid press card when taken into custody.
Protesters chanted that demonstrations would continue despite the crackdown.
The Istanbul Bar Association displayed a “LGBT is human rights” banner on Istiklal Avenue.

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Police erected barriers around Taksim Square and locked subway stations during Pride march.
Police detained at least 50 people, including journalist Muberra Unsal, despite a ban on the Istanbul Gay Pride event.
The Turkish Journalists' Union said Unsal had a valid press card when taken into custody.
Protesters chanted that demonstrations would continue despite the crackdown.
The Istanbul Bar Association displayed a “LGBT is human rights” banner on Istiklal Avenue.