LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey fear intensifying clampdown

More than 200 people have been detained across Turkey as authorities target LGBTQ+ groups, activists and venues. Critics say the campaign marks a major escalation in aggression against queer communities.

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As part of a broad clampdown on queer communities, Turkish police have broken up a pro-LGBTQ+ protest in Istanbul. Activists say recent police raids, detentions and online restrictions are part of a growing effort to silence LGBTQ+ voices. The government claims that the measures are aimed at protecting public order. The raids have drawn international criticism and raised concerns about a broader tightening of pressure on civil society.

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