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Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family values

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Fox News
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What happened

Turkey reportedly arrested some 116 people and blocked 180 social media accounts in a sweeping crackdown on LGBT rights organizations across 15 provinces.

Key facts

  • Turkey reportedly arrested some 116 people and blocked 180 social media accounts in a sweeping crackdown on LGBT rights organizations across 15 provinces.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:25:27 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

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  2. Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family values

Sources

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