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Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?

A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for…

  • Authoritarian regimes target LGBTQ+ community through crackdowns.
  • Far right rise fuels crackdown on perceived differences.
  • LGBTQ+ rights regressions seen globally, including US under Trump.

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