Key facts
- Police detained dozens of people at Istanbul's Pride event.
- Authorities had banned the march.
- Police blocked access to the planned route.
- Participants attempted to proceed with the march despite the ban.
Police in Turkey detained dozens of people who attempted to participate in Istanbul's Pride event on Sunday, after authorities had banned the march. Officers blocked access to the planned route for the demonstration, which has been held annually in the city for over two decades. Despite the ban, some participants attempted to proceed with the march, leading to the detentions.