Police in Turkey Arrest Over 150 People During LGBTQ+ Protests

Turkish authorities have detained dozens of people protesting a new crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists in Istanbul.

Police in Turkey have arrested at least 150 people who were protesting against the government’s recent crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists. The trouble started when authorities began rounding up people associated with LGBTQ+ groups. Many supporters gathered at a courthouse in Istanbul to show their anger and support for those who were taken into custody. Police met the protesters with force, leading to a large number of arrests. This move has drawn attention from people outside of Turkey. The European Union (EU) said they are very concerned about what is happening. They are worried that the righ…