https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/criticism-of-lgbtq-raids-in-turkey-is-growingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/criticism-of-lgbtq-raids-in-turkey-is-growinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/criticism-of-lgbtq-raids-in-turkey-is-growing#u73188Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:15:41 +0000Turkish authorities have launched a broad crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community, targeting HIV support groups and expanding arrests. The European Union and various rights groups have issued calls against the operations. While the scale of the arrests continues to grow, international and domestic criticism of the raids is intensifying. These actions mark a systemic effort by the state to target support networks and individuals within the LGBTQ+ population.Why it mattersThe crackdown targets not only individuals but also the organizational infrastructure supporting marginalized groups. This escalati