LGBTQ 'a threat to Erdogan's ideal of a strong, masculine state', expert says
Summary
Turkish courts have jailed 62 LGBTQ activists and supporters after recent police actions. An expert said President Erdogan views LGBTQ people as a threat to his vision of a strong, traditional male-led state.Key Facts
- Turkish courts have put 62 LGBTQ activists and supporters in custody.
- These arrests happened after a police crackdown during a weekend.
- The information comes from a legal rights group reporting on the situation.
- Koen Slootmaeckers, a politics expert at City St George's, University of London, spoke about the issue.
- Slootmaeckers said President Erdogan wants to promote a strong and masculine Turkish state.
- According to Slootmaeckers, Erdogan sees LGBTQ people as opposing this ideal.
- The situation concerns human rights and political issues in Turkey.
- The article is based on reporting from France 24 and includes expert commentary.
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