Turkey cracks down on LGBT
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Turkish authorities raided LGBT organizations' offices and community venues in Turkey, detained dozens, and prompted international condemnation while rights groups and protesters denounced the raids.
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The Turkish government’s major crackdown on groups and activists defending LGBT rights threatens the rule of law and fundamental rights in Türkiye.
Following coordinated police raids, police arrested at least 112 people, with 82 still detained under court order.
Following coordinated police raids, police arrested at least 112 people, with 82 still detained under court order.
Türkiye: LGBT Rights Crackdown Strikes at Rule of Law
The Turkish government’s major crackdown on groups and activists defending the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people threatens the rule of law and fundamental rights.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Turkish government’s major crackdown on groups and activists defending LGBT rights threatens the rule of law and fundamental rights in Türkiye.
Following coordinated police raids, police arrested at least 112 people, with 82 still detained under court order.
Following coordinated police raids, police arrested at least 112 people, with 82 still detained under court order.