Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
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Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown
Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing
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Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.
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