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The authorities in Turkey have arrested dozens of people since early Sunday as part of a broad crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. activists and associations, according to officials, rights groups and lawyers for the detained.
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Turkish authorities arrested dozens of people starting early Sunday in a crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. activists and associations.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-13",
    "event": "Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. community",
    "location": "Turkey"
}
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Law Enforcement Turkey LGBTQ Rights
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September 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/middleeast/lgbtq-arrests-erdogan-turkey.html

Turkish authorities have arrested dozens of LGBTQ+ individuals and activists, blocking social media accounts and raiding organizations. The government claims the campaign protects families, while rights groups accuse it of criminalizing LGBTQ+ people and stifling political opposition.

LGBTQ+ Rights Human Rights Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Civil Liberties Censorship Political Repression

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