
The Party of European Socialists (PES) condemned the detention of LGBTI+ activists and raids on associations within the scope of the 'My Family is Safe' operations in Türkiye, describing them as an attack on fundamental rights and freedoms.
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As part of the operations carried out under the name 'My Family is Safe' in Türkiye, detentions and digital access barriers are imposed on LGBTI+ activists.
In the statement made on the social media account of the Party of European Socialists (PES), the operations carried out under the name "My Family is Safe" and targeting LGBTI+ people in Türkiye were condemned.
The statement included the following statements:
"We condemn another escalation of repression in Turkey. This weekend, police detained dozens of people, including LGBTI activists, and raided various associations, while authorities blocked websites and social media accounts linked to LGBTI organizations. This is a new attack on people's rights and freedoms and is clearly contrary to Turkey's international obligations and its duty to protect the fundamental rights of all citizens."

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