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Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.

Key facts

  • Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:47:00 UTC.

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  1. Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

  2. Turkey detains dozens in raids of bars, homes in crackdown on LGBTQ community

  3. Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens

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  6. A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, authorities say

  7. 'State-led discrimination': Turkey detains dozens after raids targeting LGBTQ groups

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