SocietyTurkey arrests 162 in LGBTQ+ raids

Turkish police arrested at least 162 people and searched six LGBTQ+ association offices in weekend raids across 15 provinces. Authorities said the operation targeted alleged prostitution and obscenity and was meant to protect families and children. Rights groups accused the government of unfairly targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

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