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Turkey: German gay film festival banned in Ankara
Source: BBC
Turkey: German gay film festival banned in Ankara
16 November 2017 Europe
Turkish officials have banned a festival of German-language gay films due to be held in the capital Ankara, saying it could incite hatred or be targeted by terror attacks.
The organisers Pink Life QueerFest Four had planned to screen four films at cinemas on 16 and 17 November.
They said the decision "deprives us of our constitutional rights".
Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey but activists say homophobia remains widespread.
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16 November 2017 Europe
Turkish officials have banned a festival of German-language gay films due to be held in the capital Ankara, saying it could incite hatred or be targeted by terror attacks.
The organisers Pink Life QueerFest Four had planned to screen four films at cinemas on 16 and 17 November.
They said the decision "deprives us of our constitutional rights".
Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey but activists say homophobia remains widespread.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42010379