Dozens arrested as Turkish police raid LGBTQ bars, activists' homes

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What happened

Turkish police on Sunday made dozens of arrests in a slew of raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:58:30 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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