State Led Discrimination: Turkey's Crackdown on LGBTQ Groups Turkey has been embroiled in a fresh wave of controversy after dozens of individuals were detained in raids targeting LGBTQ groups across the country.
At least 120 people have been arrested since February, sparking widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and international leaders.
Background on Turkey's LGBTQ Laws Turkey's Penal Code Article 378 makes "promoting homosexuality" punishable by up to three years in prison, although this law is rarely enforced.