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

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What happened

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:25:56 UTC.

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  5. Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

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

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