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LGBTQ 'a threat to Erdogan's ideal of a strong, masculine state', expert says

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What happened

Turkish courts have jailed more LGBTQ activists and supporters, raising to 62 the number remanded in custody following a weekend crackdown, a legal rights group said on Wednesday.

Key facts

  • Turkish courts have jailed more LGBTQ activists and supporters, raising to 62 the number remanded in custody following a weekend crackdown, a legal rights group said on Wednesday.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:39:46 UTC.

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