26 people have been arrested in nationwide raids in Türkiye. The public prosecutor's office accuses the clubs, among other things, of influencing minors.
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Investigations and raids against LGBTQI+ activist associations in Turkey on allegations of various crimes and influencing minors.
In Turkey, 26 people have been arrested in nationwide raids against several LGBTQI+ activist associations.
The state news agency Anadolu reported that investigations had previously been initiated into "founding an association to commit a crime, prostitution, obscenity" and drug possession, citing the public prosecutor's office. The group Kaos GL, which advocates for the rights of homosexuals, bisexuals, trans people and queer people (LGBTQI+), wrote on the X platform that the police had invaded their club premises and arrested members of the board.
The raids took place at 38 addresses, including homes, workplaces and clubs. In addition to Istanbul, the cities of Ankara, Izmir and Antalya were affected. More people are being searched for.
According to the Anadolu report, the public prosecutor's office accuses the clubs of using their activities to influence minors with regard to their sexual orientation and gender identity. Corresponding evidence was found during the raids.
According to the information, the police operations were intended to prevent the clubs' alleged activities from being "viewed as normal" in society. According to the public prosecutor's office, the raids were carried out under the motto "My family is safe."
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