Turkish authorities have arrested at least 162 people in a weekend crackdown on the country's LGBTQ+ community. Ankara says police raids on gay bars and other venues are aimed at protecting family values.
Authoritarian Governance
Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Government-led raids targeting LGBTQ+ communities under the guise of policy enforcement represent state authoritarianism, political… [more]