Turkish authorities have carried out coordinated raids targeting LGBTQ+ and HIV-support organisations across multiple provinces. The operation has led to dozens of detentions, office and venue raids, and access restrictions on LGBTQ+ websites and social accounts. A court in Izmir has also ordered 16 people held pending trial. Authorities say the investigations relate to alleged prostitution and obscenity offences. LGBTQ+ and human-rights groups say the operation is part of a broader pattern of repression and discrimination. The crackdown comes amid an intensified government focus on “family values” and follows years of restrictions on Pride events and LGBTQ+ organising. Infogaytion LGBTQNews Turkey LGBTQRights HumanRights LGBTQCommunity
Turkey expands crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups
Turkish authorities carried out raids across multiple provinces, detaining dozens of people and targeting organisations, offices and venues linked to LGBTQ+ communities.