LGBTI Operation in Izmir: 16 Arrested, 2 Released, 6 Wanted
Quick Look
- In the 'My Family is Safe' operation carried out by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 18 people were detained within the scope of activities aimed at LGBTI individuals, organizations and communities.
- 16 of those referred to the courthouse were arrested, and 2 people were released on condition of judicial control.
- 6 people are still wanted within the scope of the operation.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation on allegations of obscenity and incitement to prostitution through social media posts within the scope of the 'My Family is Safe' operation, targeting the organizations of LGBTI individuals.
The procedures at the police station for 18 people detained in the "My Family is Safe" operation carried out against LGBTI individuals, organizations and communities under the coordination of the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office have been completed.
16 of those referred to the courthouse were arrested, and 2 people were released on condition of judicial control.
It was reported that 6 people were wanted within the scope of the operation.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Within the scope of the operation targeting the organizations of LGBTI individuals, the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation on the grounds that they were engaged in activities aimed at disturbing the peace and tranquility of the society throughout the city, and that they were "obscenity" and "encouraging prostitution, mediating or providing a place" with the posts they made on their social media accounts.
As part of the investigation, detention orders were issued for 24 people, and 18 people were detained yesterday.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A detention order will be issued for the 6 wanted people and there may be more arrests within the scope of the operation.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the identities of the 6 wanted people?
- Which social media platforms were used within the scope of the investigation?
- What evidence was collected about those detained?
