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Turkey Bans Gay Pride Parade in Istanbul After Threats of Violence

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/06/17/world/europe/ap-eu-turkey-gay-pride-parade.html?ref=world&_r=0

The governor of Istanbul has banned gay, lesbian and transgender individuals from holding pride parades at their usual venue, citing security concerns.

It said Friday that marches departing from the Turkish city's iconic Taksim neighborhood would not be allowed "for the safety of our citizens and the participants."

Istanbul has witnessed a series of deadly bombings in the past year including two suicide attacks targeting tourists. One of them hit the same crowded thoroughfare of Istiklal Avenue where the pride parade is usually held.
Such a shame

Hope this goes on regardless
If it goes on, I just hope everyone is safe and nothing bad happens.
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Turkey for the EU!

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Good. I don't understand what these gay pride parades look to aim for, it's better to ban instead of risking lives of others.

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Good. I don't understand what these gay pride parades look to aim for, it's better to ban instead of risking lives of others.

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If it bristles the beards of intolerant muslims, then it's worth it :colone:
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If it bristles the beards of intolerant muslims, then it's worth it :colone:


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