Turkish police used tear gas and rubber bullets to control disperse gathered in Istanbul on Sunday for the city's annual gay pride parade. According to CNN, the policemen also fired pepper spray and plastic pellets at thousands who showed up to march for equality.

Lady Gaga, who is an outspoken advocate for gay rights worldwide, took to her Twitter account immediately after the news broke, saying: "Istanbul? Who are these 'leaders'? Stop attacking innocent happy people who are celebrating. This is madness! This is inhumane!"

She continued with another message, directed at the Governor of Istanbul, Huseyin Avni Mutlu: "Governor, set an example for people to celebrate both Ramadan and Pride in peace, instead of dividing with violence!"

Last year, Lady Gaga spoke about gay rights in Turkey during her artRAVE show in the country's capital. "I travel the all over world and I know that in some places it is really hard to be gay," she told the crowd. "Sometimes they even say, 'Gaga, be careful what you talk about,' but I don't give a f--k what the say. I wish for all my Turkish gay fans to hold your heads high. Be proud of who you are, you don't have to hide, it's time to rise up!"

Monsters, please take a minute to spread Gaga's message to your friends, and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.