Turkish police have detained dozens of people in raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists, according to the supplied reporting.
The detentions took place in Turkey and involved police operations targeting venues associated with the LGBTQ+ community as well as private residences of activists. The exact number of people detained, the locations of the raids and the timing of the operations were not specified in the supplied material.
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a campaign centred on family values to put pressure on LGBTQ+ people. The groups say the campaign is being used to target the community, although no further detail was provided on the organisations involved or the specific government measures being challenged.
The reported raids add to concerns raised by rights campaigners about the treatment of LGBTQ+ people in Turkey. Based on the material supplied, there was no official response included from Turkish authorities, police or government representatives.
The latest known position is that dozens have been detained following the raids, while human rights groups continue to accuse the government of directing a family-values agenda against LGBTQ+ communities.
