Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown
2 sources·Updated September 16, 2026
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- DW News EN·2h agoCriticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing
Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
Read at DW News EN → - Washington Post World·5h agoTurkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown
Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.
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