A recent crackdown on Turkey's LGBTQ+ community reflects a broader pattern seen under authoritarian governments, according to analysts cited by Deutsche Welle.
A new report cited by the BBC finds older LGBTQ+ individuals face higher rates of social isolation than their heterosexual peers, with some saying they fear their identity is being overlooked.
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Turkish authorities have arrested over 150 people in raids on LGBTQ+ organizations and during protests, citing obscenity laws.
Raids and arrests targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in Turkey have drawn condemnation from domestic rights organizations and the European Union, according to Deutsche Welle.
The BBC has decided to end its broadcast of Drag Race, citing financial pressures, prompting a co-creator of the show to warn about the impact on LGBTQ+ visibility on television.
Police used tear gas against demonstrators in western Turkey as authorities escalate enforcement against LGBTQ activism.
Authorities said the Sunday operations, which detained at least 60 people, were meant to promote "traditional family values," according to officials and activists cited by France 24.