The Turkish government is conducting police raids on LGBTQ+ individuals and venues to promote traditional family values.

EU 'concerned' about Turkey anti-LGBTQ raids The EU expressed concern on Monday, September 14, about police raids targeting Turkey’s LGBTQ+ community in which at least 60 people were arrested, urging Ankara to ensure respect for human rights. Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists in raids that the authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values.

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20260914-the-very-existence-of-lgbtqi-people-is-seen-as-obscene-turkish-activist-says #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA