Activists say Istanbul Pride banned by Turkish authorities

ISTANBUL (AP) — Activists in Istanbul say Turkish authorities have banned a pride march for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex rights for the fifth year.
In a statement Sunday, the volunteer group organizing Istanbul Pride said the governor’s office banned the march in central Taksim district as well as a square designated for demonstrations west of the city.
Amnesty International called on Turkey this week to lift the “arbitrary ban.” It said authorities rejected