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Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.

Key facts

  • Reported by Washington Post and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:07:43 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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