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Activists Arrested At Gay Pride In Istanbul

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Activists gathered for gay Pride in Istanbul on Sunday, defying a ban by authorities, and remaining even as riot police used tear gas in attempts to disperse crowds. Dozens showed up with rainbow flags, and according to NBC News, there were more than two dozen arrests, including at least one journalist. Photos from the scene showed some activists being kicked by plain-clothes police, and witnesses say rubber bullets were fired. In a statement, organizers said, “We are not afraid, we are here, we are not going to change. Governors, governments, states change … we stay." All arrested activists were later released.

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