Turkey Charges 20 in 'My Family Is Safe' Probe, Including Journalist and LGBT+ Leaders

Turkish authorities have moved to arrest 20 people as part of an investigation in Ankara known as "My Family Is Safe," according to Turkish media. Those facing arrest requests include board members of Kaos GL, a prominent LGBT+ rights group in Turkey, as well as journalist Tuğba Tekerek and five transgender women. The 20 individuals were sent to a court with a request for their arrest, meaning a judge will decide whether to hold them in custody. The investigation's name, "My Family Is Safe," refers to the official title of the case. Authorities have not publicly detailed the specific charges.