Turkish authorities detained nearly a hundred activists during a protest against raids (police operations) targeting the LGBT community. The protest took place in Istanbul, although the exact location is not mentioned in the article.
Among those detained are activists from human rights organizations, including members of the Human Rights Association of Asia Minor (MAF-DER), an organization that fights for the rights of the LGBT community. Police carried out raids on venues frequented by the LGBT community in the Turkish capital.
The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe expressed his "concern" about this situation, demonstrating international attention to the case. The Council of Europe is an international organization separate from the European Union, of which Türkiye is not a member.
Türkiye has been the target of international criticism for policies considered restrictive towards the LGBT community. The country officially banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports and has increased pressure on organizations defending the rights of this community, in a context of growing social conservatism in the country.
