Footage of Turkish Police Dispersing an LGBT Protest in Istanbul Is Old
The Claim
A video clip shows the Turkish government prohibiting the Gay Pride March in Istanbul.
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Social media users have recently circulated a video clip purporting to show Turkish police dispersing a pride march with water in Istanbul on Sunday, June 26.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found that it is misleading. The video clip is old and does not show the Turkish police breaking up the Pride march in Istanbul recently. The video has been online since 2015.
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Istanbul police dispersed the LGBT Pride Parade on June 28, 2015, with tear gas and water cannon.
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