Turkish authorities have conducted coordinated raids targeting LGBTQ organizations in several major cities, resulting in the detention of at least 63 individuals as part of what activists describe as a sweeping crackdown. The operations, which included searches of offices and meeting spaces, have intensified scrutiny over the government’s treatment of minority groups. Human rights observers warn the move could further marginalize an already vulnerable community. Details on the legal basis for the arrests and the broader implications for civil society remain under investigation.
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
