Turkey jails over 80 in anti-LGBTI+ crackdown

Turkish authorities have intensified a crackdown on the LGBTI+ community, resulting in the arrest of over 80 individuals. The Ministry of Family and Social Services has reportedly ordered actions against what it terms 'desexualization.' This campaign has also involved widespread police raids and online censorship, with over 400 social media accounts belonging to journalists and rights groups being blocked.

The actions draw condemnation from human rights organizations and politicians, who argue that vague obscenity laws are being weaponized to suppress LGBTI+ visibility. This crackdown reflects a broader trend of shrinking civic space and increased state control over public discourse in Turkey.