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Hungary's LGBTQ+ community plans to hold a Pride march in Budapest despite a government ban and threats of legal repercussions, including fines and jail time, as part of broader anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The march aims to be the largest in Hungary's history, facing opposition from right-wing groups and government authorities, but garnering support from European officials and allies advocating for equal rights and freedom of assembly.
Pakistan's government is seeking to ban the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, citing violence and foreign funding allegations. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that made PTI the largest party in parliament. The move has been criticized as unconstitutional and a blow to democratic norms, with claims it reflects government panic and frustration.
More than 60 people were detained at Istanbul Pride as thousands defied a government ban to march in the Şişli district. Pride events have been systematically banned in Turkey since 2015, with even picnics and film screenings being targeted with bans during Pride Month. Amnesty International has warned of the “brazen and deepening crackdown” LGBTQ+ people face in Turkey. Despite the ban, activists in different cities across the country plan to go ahead with Pride events.