Turkish authorities conducted a series of coordinated raids on Sunday, resulting in the detention of more than 60 people. The operation targeted gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices, and the private homes of activists across multiple cities. According to the Turkish justice minister, these actions were carried out under the banner of the "My Family is Safe" operation, which the government characterizes as a necessary effort to uphold traditional family values.

The arrests have drawn sharp criticism from various sectors. Human rights groups and domestic opposition parties have denounced the crackdown as a form of state-led discrimination. Additionally, the European Union parliament's rapporteur on Turkey has expressed opposition to the raids. While the state news agency confirmed the number of arrests, the specific legal charges brought against the detainees remain broad, framed by the government as a moral initiative rather than a criminal investigation into specific acts. The situation highlights an ongoing tension between the Turkish government’s conservative social agenda and the rights of the LGBTQ community, with international observers monitoring the impact on civil liberties in the country.