Criticism of LGBT is immediately silenced, just like the legitimate criticisms of Zionism. Anyone who defends nature and the family is subject to heavy oppression.” Being LGBTQ+ in Turkey is already ...

By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Political divisions and power struggles within Turkey’s top courts and increasing reports of ...

Turkey's president has lashed out at the country's LGBT movement amid a wave of student protests. Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised the youth wing of his ruling AK Party for carrying the "glorious ...

Criticism of LGBT is immediately silenced ... Despite its low profile in Turkey, the LGBTQ+ community has emerged as one of the main targets of the government and its supporters in recent years.

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey - unlike in many Muslim nations - but homophobia remains widespread. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose ruling AK Party is rooted in conservative Islam ...

Criticism of LGBT is immediately silenced, just like the legitimate criticisms of Zionism. Anyone who defends nature and the family is subject to heavy oppression.” Despite its low profile in Turkey, ...