Only a few years ago, Istanbul attracted people from around the region to openly celebrate Pride in the streets
Joti Heir
The rainbow honeymoon has ended in Turkey
Once celebrated for its Pride parade, Turkey is no longer safe for LGBT people as police attack Pride yet again
Police attack on Istanbul Pride could spark more, activists warn
Was governor’s last-minute Pride cancellation tied to recent elections in Turkey?
Turkish police crack down on Istanbul Pride
Attack shows ‘blatant disregard’ for LGBT community and freedom of assembly, says ILGA
Will this man be the first openly gay mayor in Turkey?
‘Turkey needs to face the reality of LGBTI’ says gay candidate Can Cavusoglu
Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey
Istanbul’s queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet
Wrapping Turkey in rainbow flags
Recent anti-government protests have helped bring the country’s LGBT community out of the closet