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Two assailants, alleged members of the far-left extremist group DHKP/C, attacked the Caglayan courthouse in Istanbul, wounding six people before being shot dead by security forces. The attackers' elder sister was reportedly at the courthouse for a trial at the time of the incident. The group DHKP/C is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States, and the European Union.
Russia's Supreme Court has classified the "international LGBT social movement" as an "extremist" organization, effectively banning any related activism. The exact wording of the decision is unknown, but advocates fear that human rights movements and activists supporting LGBTQ+ rights may now face persecution. The law imposes severe penalties, including prison sentences of up to 12 years, for members of extremist organizations. LGBTQ+ activists have already left Russia due to increasing hostility, and those remaining are evaluating the risks. The ban is seen by some as an attempt to boost President Putin's reelection campaign by emphasizing "traditional family values."
Russia's Supreme Court has banned the "international LGBT public movement" as an extremist organization, despite the fact that there is no such organized movement. The ban could have far-reaching implications for LGBT people in Russia, potentially leading to the prosecution of any LGBT organization, activity, communication, or support initiative. The Kremlin seems to be using global homophobia as a unifying ideology against the liberal West, particularly in the Middle East and Africa where homosexuality is illegal. The ban is vague and raises uncertainty about what actions and organizations may be targeted as extremist, causing fear and confusion among LGBT communities. Activists are calling the ruling illegal and absurd, while Russian LGBT organizations are scrambling to provide advice on how to protect oneself in this uncertain legal environment.
Russia's Supreme Court has declared the "international LGBT public movement" an extremist organization and banned its activities across the country. The ruling, prompted by a motion from the justice ministry, comes as part of increasing pressure on Russia's LGBT community. Same-sex unions are not recognized in Russia, and the country has implemented laws prohibiting the "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" among minors. LGBT activists fear that the ruling will lead to long prison sentences for those involved in LGBT activism, causing panic and prompting some to emigrate. The crackdown on LGBT rights is seen as part of a broader conservative ideology embraced by the Kremlin, which portrays LGBT activism as Western and hostile to Russia.
Russian drag queens fear a looming ban as the country's supreme court is expected to label the "international LGBT movement" as an extremist organization, further intensifying the crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. If approved, individuals with "non-traditional" sexual orientation or gender identity could face imprisonment. Drag queens express concern over losing creative expression and diversity, while organizers take extra precautions to ensure safety. Despite the risks, drag queens vow to continue living authentically and hope to change minds through dialogue.