Police in Turkey Arrest Dozens in Crackdown on LGBTQ+ People

Authorities have targeted activists and journalists in a series of raids across the country, sparking international protests and concern.

Police in Turkey have arrested dozens of people in a new crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. The raids targeted activists and journalists in their homes and at various bars. Reports from major news outlets say that police moved quickly to take people into custody. This is part of a larger, ongoing effort by the government to restrict the rights and activities of LGBTQ+ people in the country. These actions have led to strong criticism from groups and countries around the world. People in Turkey have also started protests to speak out against the arrests and show support for those affected. E…