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“Lambdaistanbul office sealed over alleged 'unauthorized venue' operation”
“The association described the Nov 11 measure by the İstanbul Governor’s Office as part of continuing restrictions on LGBTI+s’ spaces for organizing and solidarity.”
Lambdaistanbul office sealed over alleged unauthorized venue operation
Key points
- Istanbul Governor’s Office sealed Lambdaistanbul LGBTI+ Solidarity Association office on Nov 11.
- Allegation: operation of an 'unauthorized venue' at the association’s space.
- Association has worked on LGBTI+ rights for 33 years and called it a community space.
- Sealing follows broader measures after Sep 12 'My Family Is Safe' operations.
- Court of Cassation overturned a 2009 closure decision; Lambdaistanbul continues activities.
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