Turkey: Clashes reported between police and LGBTQ march participants in Istanbul May 20

Event

Police clashed with participants of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) march at Bogazici University in Istanbul May 20. Several people have been detained. It is not clear if there were any injuries.

Heightened security is likely in the impact location in the coming hours. Further confrontations between march participants and the security forces are possible. Ground travel delays may occur in the area.

Advice

Avoid gatherings and concentrations of security personnel in the impacted location.