For Turkey's LGBTQ community, draft law sparks existential alarm

Nov 6, 2025 - 03:00
For Turkey's LGBTQ community, draft law sparks existential alarm
A drag queen and DJ in Istanbul warns a proposed law criminalising behavior deemed contrary to 'biological sex and general morality' threatens the existence of LGBTQ individuals. The legislation, which could lead to prison sentences for appearance or identity, is seen by activists as state policy to limit public presence and a severe rollback of rights.