Turkish girl band Manifest’s manager Tolga Akış arrested: Prosecutor alleges social media posts encouraged and promoted LGBTI+ identities

Akış, who was referred to the criminal judgeship of peace on charges of “facilitating the publication of obscene content”, was ordered to be arrested.

Turkey: State institutions continue negotiations on bill restricting gender-affirming processes for trans people

According to a document obtained by Kaos GL, the Population Policies Council’s draft action plan includes regulations targeting the rights of LGBTI+ people, ranging from banning gender-affirming surgeries to preventing trans people from adopting children or becoming foster parents.

Turkish pop singer Mabel Matiz’s new song “Ha Leylim” under investigation for obscenity!

Turkish pop singer Mabel Matiz’s new song “Ha Leylim,” released on August 11, is under investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on grounds of “obscenity”.

Kaos GL takes ICTA’s “family profile” restriction to the European Court of Human Rights

After failing to obtain a remedy from Turkey's Constitutional Court over the Information and Communication Technologies Authority's decision to include KaosGL.org on the list of websites whose access is restricted under the "Family Profile," the Kaos GL Association has taken the case to the ECtHR.

AKP MP Katırcıoğlu once again targets LGBTI+ people: “LGBTI+ organizations have become a threat”

Radiye Sezer Katırcıoğlu, chair of the Turkish Parliament’s Subcommittee on the Rights of the Child, targeted LGBTI+ people by using the term “propaganda” during discussions on a report about digital platforms.

DEM Party submitted a bill on hate crimes to the Turkish Parliament

In the bill submitted by DEM Party to the Parliament, it was requested that the terms “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” be explicitly added to the Turkish Penal Code.

Bahçeli targets LGBTI+ people: "They are negatively affecting the Turkish family structure"

MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli targeted LGBTI+ people in an interview with the newspaper Türkgün. Bahçeli claimed that LGBTI+ people have a negative impact on the family structure.

Operation targeting an LGBTI+ bar in Ankara: Seven arrested

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said the investigation was launched following complaints submitted through CİMER (the Presidential Communication Center) and an examination of the venue’s social media posts.

Hande Buse Şeker case: Court of Cassation finds life sentence for defendant insufficient

The Court of Cassation overturned the life sentence imposed on the police officer who killed Hande Buse Şeker. The Court indicated that the defendant should be convicted of aggravated intentional killing, paving the way for an aggravated life sentence.

Kaos GL Editor-in-Chief Yıldız Tar released!

Kaos GL Editor-in-Chief Yıldız Tar, who was detained during the operations carried out ahead of the NATO Summit and arrested on 25 June, has been released. They had been held at Sincan Prison for approximately one month.

BTK powers to be transferred to the Cybersecurity Directorate: what does it mean for LGBTI+ people?

A new bill before the Turkish Parliament would transfer key internet oversight powers from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) to the Cybersecurity Directorate (SGB), allowing it to impose content removals and access restrictions on its own initiative.

Trans teacher loses job after smear campaign: "I was left completely alone as a result of the Ministry of National Education's systematic violence"

The private school where trans teacher Zoe Lila worked has decided not to renew her contract after she was targeted by pro-government media outlets. Lila spoke to KaosGL.org about what happened.

Istanbul Police monitored accounts sharing LGBTI+ rights content through “cyber patrol” activities

The court order blocking access to the X and Instagram accounts of associations and platforms sharing LGBTI+ rights content has been obtained. The ruling cites the Istanbul Police's “cyber patrol” activities and investigations carried out “to protect the family and children” as the grounds for the decision.

Instagram censorship continues: Kaos GL's account blocked in Turkey

Among the accounts blocked are Trans Pride, Ankara Pride, Istanbul Pride, and Izmir Pride.

14th İzmir Pride March: “We will win our freedom for our labor, our bodies, and our lives”

Despite the İzmir Governor’s ban, LGBTI+ people gathered for the 14th İzmir Pride March and marched under the slogan “We Are Starting Again.” Police attacked the march and detained 36 people.