Turkey LGBTQ Crackdown
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- Cinar KiperToronto Star
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Ece ToksabayThe Independent
- Burak ÜnverenDeutsche Welle
- Ruth Michaelson in IstanbulThe Guardian
- Chris MassaroFox News
- Dylan RobertsonToronto Star
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Turkey LGBTQ Crackdown. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/8407
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.
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In addition, it said authorities blocked access to dozens of websites and social media accounts linked to LGBTI+ organisations, activists and rights advocates.
Dubbed "My Family is Safe", the government's crackdown comes as President Tayyip Erdogan promotes a "Decade of Family and Population", an initiative designed to tackle falling birth rates and an aging demographic.
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- 13 Sep
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.
- 14 Sep
Justice Minister Akin Gürlek announced on social media that the investigation into 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 businesses was to "protect children, the institution of the family, and public order" in line with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s 10-year executive order relating to families and children.
Coverage 9 articles
19 Sep Canada mum as European peers slam Turkey for raiding LGBTQ+ groups
Toronto Star
17 Sep Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family values
Fox News
17 Sep Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists
The Guardian
15 Sep Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing
Deutsche Welle15 Sep Turkey jails 31 in LGBTQ+ crackdown, detains 126 protesters
The Straits Times- 14 Sep Turkish authorities launch crackdown on 2SLGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
CBC 13 Sep Turkey detains 26 people in latest raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups
The Independent- 13 Sep Turkey detains 26 people after raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups
The Straits Times 
13 Sep Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
Toronto Star
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