Turkish Authorities Launch Crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV Support Groups Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to consolidate power, his government's relentless assault on individual freedoms reaching a disturbing new low.
The recent wave of police raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups and individuals is an affront to human rights and a stark reminder of the country's regression into authoritarianism.
The coordinated crackdown involved simultaneous raids in five major cities, leaving dozens detained and numerous association offices and hangouts in shambles.