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Queer Istanbul: Attitude meets the LGBTQ freedom fighters of Turkey
These are the faces creating space for Istanbul’s queer community, as the increasingly hostile Turkish government makes LGBTQ+ lives harder by the day
Turkey
Culture Film & TV
Mubi cancels film festival after Turkish authorities ban LGBTQ+ film Queer
"The decision states that the film was banned on the grounds of containing provocative content that could endanger public order," the streaming platform said in a statement.
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Man arrested for ‘looking gay’ and wearing crop top in Turkey imprisoned for 3 weeks
Miguel Alvaro had no choice but to wear the outfit he was wearing when he was arrested - a short crop top - while in prison
News World
San Francisco Pride disrupted after mace sprayed into crowd
There were also reports of multiple fights as well as a since debunked report of a shooting.
News World
More than 200 people arrested by Istanbul police during Pride march
The Turkish capital's Pride parade has been cancelled every years since 2015.
News World
Turkish police disrupt peaceful Pride march with tear gas and rubber bullets
"We need a global campaign of boycott," responds human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell
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Turkish President says there’s ‘no so such thing as LGBT’ amid protests
"This country is… moral, and it will walk to the future with these values."
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The secret language used by LGBTQ people in Turkey
For at least a century, 'Lubunca' has been used by Turkish LGBTQ people as a safe way to communicate. But as police cotton on in an increasingly repressive state, what was once a blessing may be becoming a curse.
News World
Police used tear gas to prevent people celebrating Istanbul Pride
The event has been banned by Turkish authorities for five years
News World
Amnesty International calls for Turkey to allow a student Pride march to take place
The students at the Middle East Technical University have held a Pride march for the last eight years
News World
Two men wanted on suspicion of illegally adopting a baby
A Filipina woman was allegedly detained by police and was revealed not to be the baby's biological mother
Culture Film & TV
Turkey fines TV channel for airing Pink music video featuring gay dancers
Turkish channel AS TV was fined for airing the music video which featured dancing of a "homosexual nature".
News World
Turkish state-run broadcaster to never air ‘Eurovision’ if the likes of Conchita Wurst can win
Turkey hasn't taken part in the song contest since 2012 after it complained about new voting system
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Cast and crew of ‘Pride’ sign open letter condemning repression of LGBT rights in Turkey
Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and more have signed the open letter calling for action to be taken.
Style Fashion
COS LAUNCH “REPURPOSED COTTON PROJECT”
The new collection is made up of recyled cotton
News World
Istanbul riot police fire rubber bullets and tear gas on banned Gay Pride event
News World
Watch | People refuse to buy ‘gay turtle’ in pet shop
Pride & Festivals
Turkish police attack Pride marchers with water cannons
News World
Gay pride activists shot with rubber bullets and kicked by Turkish police
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