"Innocent people are locked up": LGBTQIA+ community protests at Turkey's embassy

Amnesty International and Herhalde protested at the Turkish embassy in Brussels, criticizing the worsening situation for LGBTQIA+ individuals under President Erdogan's policies. They highlighted the government's recent 'My Family is Safe' initiative, which has led to mass arrests of LGBTQIA+ community members and activists. The Belgian-Turkish LGBTQIA+ community fears for their loved ones and urges Belgian and European politicians to take action. Activists claim that the situation is deteriorating, with increasing arrests and the dissolution of LGBTQIA+ organizations at universities. They accuse Belgian politicians of inaction due to ongoing negotiations with Turkey, calling for a stronger response from Belgium and the international community against these human rights violations.