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Turkish Police Raid LGBTQ+ Groups and Venues, Detaining Over 160 People

Turkish authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations and activists, detaining at least 162 people and blocking online accounts, raising fears for community rights ahead of national elections.

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Turkish police launch coordinated raids on LGBTQ+ groups and venues

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Authorities detain at least 162 people in nationwide crackdown

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Police raid gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists in major cities

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Websites and social media accounts of LGBTQ+ organizations blocked

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  1. Au moins 63 arrestations dans un coup de filet anti-LGBT+ en Turquie
    Franceinfo
  2. Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
    Al Jazeera

15 articles

  1. Turkey Cracks Down on LGBTQ+ Groups Ahead Of Elections
    NDTV News - World-news News
  2. In Turchia la polizia ha arrestato più di 160 persone di ambienti LGBTQ+
    Il Post
  3. Türkei - Landesweite Razzien und zahlreiche Festnahmen bei LGBTQ-Vereinen
    Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026
  4. Τουρκία: Τουλάχιστον 47 συλλήψεις σε γκέι μπαρ και σπίτια LGBTQ+ ακτιβιστών
    Ta Nea
  5. Turkish authorities launch crackdown on 2SLGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
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