Turkey’s Biggest LGBTQ Crackdown: Bars, Activists’ Homes Raided, 63 Detained | FP Explains

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In this video, Firstpost explains Turkey’s latest crackdown on the LGBTQ community. Turkish police have raided gay bars, a nightclub and activists’ homes across at least 12 provinces, detaining at least 63 people, according to prosecutors. Authorities say the 'My Family Is Safe' operation aims to protect traditional family values. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said legal proceedings were launched against 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 businesses. LGBTQ rights group Kaos GL said dozens of defenders were detained or faced legal proceedings. The raids have drawn condemnation from rights groups and European lawmakers, who called the crackdown a serious escalation of repression. --- Turkey | LGBT Crackdown | Erdogan | LGBTQ+| Firstpost #lgbt #lgbtq #turkey #erdoğan #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpos

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