Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists

Turkish authorities conducted raids early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members of LGBTQ+ groups and HIV support organizations and breaking into their offices. The crackdown prompted criticism from human rights organizations within Turkey as well as from the European Union.

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National8 articles from 6 sources across the spectrum· Updated 13d ago

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  1. Sep 13Turkey: 162 arrested in LGBTQ+ raids
  2. Sep 15Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown

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Last development · Sep 15 — Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown

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Ran by 2 outlets· PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer
PBS NewsHourLean Left· 14d ago

Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 16d ago

Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups

BloombergLean Left· 16d ago

Turkey Cracks Down on LGBTQ+ Groups, Blocks Online Accounts

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BBC NewsCenter· 13d ago

Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· 13d ago

Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 13d ago

Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 16d ago

Turkey: 162 arrested in LGBTQ+ raids

Al-MonitorLean Left· 16d ago

Turkey detains 26 people after raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups

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