In an escalation of its decade-long hostility toward LGBTQ+ groups, particularly in the lead-up to elections, simultaneous police raids beginning at 1 am took place in the major cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydin and Mersin.

In an escalation of its decade-long hostility toward LGBTQ+ groups, particularly in the lead-up to elections, simultaneous police raids beginning at 1 am took place in the major cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydin and Mersin.

ISTANBUL, Sept 13 - Turkish authorities have detained at least 47 people following a series of raids on the offices of LGBTQ+ associations in a probe into prostitution and obscenity, prosecutors said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Turkish authorities detained dozens after overnight raids on LGBTQ+ groups, offices and venues in five cities. The operation has intensified fears of a broader political crackdown on independent civil society.

Turkey’s LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Turkish authorities intensify crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups, citing protection of families and public order amid escalating hostility.