At Least 10 Detained in Istanbul During Unauthorized LGBT Rally - Reports

At least 10 people were detained during a rally of the LGBT community in the Turkish city of Istanbul which was not authorized by the local authorities, local media reported Sunday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — LGBT activists were prevented from marching at the beginning of the Istiklal street by the police, with three people holding LGBT  banners detained along with seven others, the Hurriyet newspaper reported.

They're gathering in side streets. Police waiting nearby shout at them: 3 min. to leave or we'll detain you. #Pride2017 #lgbti #lgbt #cbc pic.twitter.com/wij8LtkrL6

— Nil Köksal (@nilkoksalcbc) 25 июня 2017 г.

The newspaper added that another group opposing the LGBT march was waiting for the activists on the Istiklal street and a brawl occurred between them, which was quickly dispersed by security forces.

Showing Pride when/wherever they can: (they're chanting:"where are you my love?!I'm here my love!") #cbc #LGBTI #Pride2017 #Istanbul #Turkey pic.twitter.com/eCjVLzjKdQ

— Nil Köksal (@nilkoksalcbc) 25 июня 2017 г.