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Claim Text: He said the efforts had targeted 162 people, nine associations and 13 businesses suspected of involvement in prostitution and the production and dissemination of “obscene content,” including to minors.
Simplified Text: Turkey's Justice Minister said the "My Family is Safe" operation targeted 162 people, 9 associations, and 13 businesses for alleged crimes.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: Akin Gurlek
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Akin Gurlek", "statistic": "162 people, 9 associations, 13 businesses targeted" }
Subject Tags: Turkey Government Policy Akin Gurlek
UUID: 959a4d3f-6f46-492f-8d5b-ef57ee462626
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Created: 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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