Turkey arrests 162 in raids targeting LGBTQ+ community
Turkish authorities reportedly arrested 162 people in raids targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The scale and apparent targeting indicate a significant civil-liberties and public-safety concern.
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Why it matters
Mass arrests targeting a protected community could intensify repression and create wider human-rights concerns.
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