Turkey detains over 100 in raids on LGBTQ+ and HIV groups

Turkey detains over 100 in raids on LGBTQ+ and HIV groups

Turkish police raided LGBTQ+ rights and HIV-advocacy offices in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydin and Mersin. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek called the sweep operation 'My Family is Safe.' Rights groups say more than 100 were detained, with 62 held on remand. Prosecutors accuse the groups of violating 'obscenity' and NGO laws. Remand decisions will clarify the scope.

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