Turkish Police Detain 15 at Banned Istanbul Pride Rally

Authorities enforce ban on LGBTQ+ Pride March, citing security concerns and illegal groups.

Istanbul's governor banned the Pride Parade, labelling organizers as illegal groups.
Police blocked central Istanbul, shutting down metro stations and main streets.
Participants gathered on the Asian side of the city, vowing to continue their activism.
President Erdogan's government has increased anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and actions over the past decade.
Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, but public Pride events have been banned since 2015.