an hour agoTurkey bans LGBTIA (Lezbiecs, Homosexuals, Bisexuals and Transsexuals) marches
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)Ankara's governor's office has banned public screening of all films, exhibitions and events related to lesbians, homosexuals, bisexuals and transexuals (LGBT), citing public “ “Starting on November 18th 2017, taking into account public sensitivity, any events like LGBT... cinemas, theatre performances, panels, interviews and exhibitions are [...]
“Starting on November 18th 2017, taking into account public sensitivity, any events like LGBT... cinemas, theatre performances, panels, interviews and exhibitions are prohibited until further announcement in our province, in order to ensure peace and security”, the Ankara Governor's office said.
“has been discovered by various social media and some of the written and visual media that a number of cinema, theatre, panel, interview, exhibition, etc.”, is said in the statement.
The participation of society with different qualities in terms of social class, race, religion, sect, or region could intensively promote another part of society to gain hatred and hostility, presenting an open and close danger in terms of public safety” is also highlighted.
Authorities in Ankara had banned a festival of the gay German film on November 15th, a day before it began, citing the “public security and the dangers of terrorism”, reports “Hurriyet Daily News”, Periscopi broadcast.
Four films by German directors were scheduled to appear as part of the two-day festival, organised jointly by the German Embassy and “Pink Life QueerFest”.
“Pink Life QueerFest” said the festival was attacked in social media.
Bannings come after annual LGBT pride marches have been banned for three years in Turkey. /Periscopi/
