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Turkey’s LGBTQ+ crackdown sparks protests as arrests widen

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Source: BBC
Turkey’s LGBTQ+ crackdown sparks protests as arrests widen
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Turkish police detained dozens during protests outside Istanbul’s main courthouse as authorities widen a crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and venues, including raids on bars and activists’ homes, blockades of LGBTQ+ sites, and a government-funded campaign that rights groups say targets the community.

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  1. Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists  BBC
  2. Turkish authorities detain at least 150 at protest over LGBTQ+ arrests  CNN
  3. EU 'concerned' about Turkey anti-LGBTQ raids  Le Monde.fr
  4. Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown  AP News
  5. Turkey: 162 arrested in LGBTQ+ raids  DW.com

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