Reuters TV video shows police wearing riot gear pushing and dragging people. Some were waving rainbow flags as they gathered for the event on a side street off Istiklal street in the heart of the city.
Media reports stated that About 20 people were detained, including a photojournalist.
Turkish authorities have banned several Pride events in recent years, before thousands of people attended the Istanbul street parades.
Turkey has long been a member of the European Union. But the process for EU membership has been deteriorating for years amid tensions over issues. This includes human rights.
on thursday Most EU leaders pledged to continue fighting discrimination against the LGBTI community in a joint letter amid conflict with Hungary. Parliament last week passed a bill banning the distribution of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality or gender change.
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