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Murder of transgender activist sparks protests in Turkey

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The murder of iconic LGBT activist, Hande Kader has sparked protests in Turkey with scores of peaceful demonstrators thronging the streets of Istanbul calling for justice after the brutal killing of the transgender woman.
More than 200 demonstrators carried banners saying “Justice for Hande Kader” and “Let’s fight for our survival” under the supervision of anti-riot police close to the famous Istiklal Avenue near Taksim Square on Sunday.
“We will not stop until we find those responsible for Hande Kader’s murder,” Ebru Kiranci, spokeswoman for Istanbul’s LGBTI Solidarity Association, said.
Reports say the body of Hande, 22, was believed to have been heavily mutilated before her corpse was set on fire, possibly to avoid identification of the perpetrators of the evil act.
No arrests have yet been made in the case of Hande who became an iconic figure in the LGBTI community after she sat in front of water cannons and anti-riot police officers in June last year as authorities tried to ban a gay pride parade in Istanbul.
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