Turkey raids support groups

Turkey raids support groups

Turkey police searched offices helping gay, lesbian, trans people and those with HIV in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydin and Mersin. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek called it 'My Family is Safe.' Rights groups say over 100 were held, 62 kept in jail awaiting trial. Prosecutors allege indecent-material and charity-rule violations. Judges' decisions will show scale.

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