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Turkish capital Ankara bans all gay rights functions
Source: BBC
Turkish capital Ankara bans all gay rights functions
19 November 2017 Europe
The Turkish capital Ankara has banned all gay festivals, screenings, forums and exhibitions on security grounds.
The governor's office said on Sunday that it also wanted to protect public order and sensitivities.
The announcement follows a move last week to ban a festival of German-language gay films also due to have been held in the city.
Homosexuality is legal in Turkey but activists say homophobia is rampant.
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19 November 2017 Europe
The Turkish capital Ankara has banned all gay festivals, screenings, forums and exhibitions on security grounds.
The governor's office said on Sunday that it also wanted to protect public order and sensitivities.
The announcement follows a move last week to ban a festival of German-language gay films also due to have been held in the city.
Homosexuality is legal in Turkey but activists say homophobia is rampant.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42043910
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