Turkey police disperse pro-LGBTQ protesters with tear gas
Summary
Turkish police used tear gas to break up a protest in Izmir where people showed support for LGBTQ rights. This happened after the government arrested dozens of LGBTQ activists across Turkey in a crackdown said to protect traditional family values.Key Facts
- Police fired tear gas at about 200 protesters in Izmir supporting LGBTQ activists.
- The protests followed nationwide arrests of dozens of LGBTQ activists over the weekend.
- The Turkish government described the arrests as part of a campaign to protect family and social order.
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called LGBTQ groups a "deviant movement."
- Protesters rejected the government’s explanation and criticized the raids and arrests.
- The European Union expressed concern about the arrests and called for respect of human rights.
- Turkish authorities blocked social media accounts of LGBTQ groups, human rights organizations, and some media after the raids.
- The government’s Justice Minister said the actions are under the “Decade of the Family” initiative.
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