Police detain protesters condemning LGBT+ crackdown in Istanbul
Part of composite article Turkey's "Family Values" Crackdown: 16 Jailed in Izmir as Police Raid Gay Bars and Arrest Protesters Nationwide View full article →
Turkish police detained demonstrators in Istanbul's Çağlayan district who were protesting the detention of LGBT+ individuals. The detentions are part of the "Ailem Güvende" ("My Family Is Safe") operation, a government campaign targeting LGBT+ people. Public backlash against the operation continues to grow.