24/06/2017 | Writer: Kaos GL
‘In regards to public order, a meeting and demonstration march will not be allowed on the mentioned day, before or after.’
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Istanbul Governor’s Office: “In regards to public order, a meeting and demonstration march will not be allowed on the mentioned day, before or after.”
Istanbul Governor’s Office press statement banning 2017 Istanbul LGBTI+ Pride March:
“It has been understood that a call for a march called “Pride March” is being made by LGBTI members on some media organizations, internet sites and social media for 17:00 Sunday, 25 June 2017 in our province’s Beyoglu district’s Taksim Square.
“Taksim Square and its vicinity where the march is being called for is not listed among meeting and demonstration areas as declared by our governorship. Furthermore, an application that’s methodologically appropriate based on the articles of Law No: 2911 has not been submitted to our governorship. Additionally, it’s also seen that there are very serious reactions against this call by different segments of society on social media platforms.
“According to the conclusion of our governorship’s evaluation, the march that is being organized will not be allowed for the safety of our citizens, first and foremost the participants, and tourists who are in the area on tour, and in regards to public order, a meeting and demonstration march will not be allowed on the mentioned day, before or after.
“It is important that our valuable Istanbul residents do not heed to such calls and help our security forces by observing their calls and warnings.
“We announce to the public with respect.”
Translation: LGBTI News Turkey
Tags: human rights
