Mercedes Allen on Nostr: "Despite the ban, hundreds of people marched... and, in response, local police shut ...

"Despite the ban, hundreds of people marched... and, in response, local police shut down public transport and blocked access to certain roads... 

“... 'They are aware of our strength and numbers. They are aware of the change we can accomplish...'"

Hundreds detained at banned Pride marches in Turkey
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/27/turkey-pride-arrests-istanbul-izmir/