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Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown

Washington Post World Tuesday 15 September 2026, 21:07 UTC By Mohamad El Chamaa 1 min read
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Turkish police on Tuesday detained dozens of protesters outside an Istanbul courthouse demanding the release of those arrested over the weekend in a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and people. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVETurkey 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.

Turkish police on Tuesday detained dozens of protesters outside an Istanbul courthouse demanding the release of those arrested over the weekend in a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and people. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVETurkey 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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