A representative of the rally organizers read a statement saying: "We never get tired of deceiving the police and forcing them to deal with us."
"You have closed all the streets and squares, you have stopped the life of a whole city, but you have forgotten that we will pierce the stone and find each other if necessary," the statement said.
Turkish police detained at least 15 protesters after searching the streets when they arrived at the scene after participants dispersed, a Reuters witness said.
The governor of Istanbul banned the LGBTQ+ community from holding a Pride Parade, citing 'illegal groups' wanting to protest without authorization.
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