Turkish authorities have intensified their crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and support groups, detaining at least 162 individuals in a series of nationwide raids. Protests erupted in Istanbul, where police used tear gas to disperse crowds advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, leading to the detention of over 150 demonstrators. The EU has expressed concern over the ongoing anti-LGBTQ raids, while human rights organizations have condemned the government’s actions. This renewed wave of repression includes blocking social media accounts associated with rights groups and jailing activists in various cities. Critics argue that such actions reflect a broader state-led discrimination against marginalized communities in Turkey, framing the situation as a significant human rights violation that must be addressed.