Turkey LGBTQ Crackdown

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1. 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.

   6 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 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.

   2 outlets · CBC

Coverage 9 articles

• 19 Sep Canada mum as European peers slam Turkey for raiding LGBTQ+ groupsTurkish authorities have conducted raids on LGBTQ+ organizations, detaining dozens of activists and shutting down social media accounts. European countries including Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and Iceland issued a joint statement condemning these actions as violations of human rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. In contrast, Canada has remained silent, with Global Affairs…Toronto Star
• 17 Sep Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family valuesTurkish authorities have conducted raids on gay bars and shut down LGBT activist organizations in 15 provinces since Sunday, arresting at least 116 people and investigating over 160 others according to Amnesty International. The government claims these actions are aimed at protecting family values as part of President Erdogan’s Decade of Family and Population vision, which includes promoting an increased fertility…Fox News
• 17 Sep Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalistsTurkish authorities conducted raids on LGBTQ+ organizations, HIV-advocacy groups, nightclubs, and homes of activists across Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir, Aydın, and Mersin. More than 100 people were detained with at least 62 held in custody, including journalists from Kaos GL, an LGBTQ+ news site. The raids began on Sunday under the operation "My Family is Safe," purportedly aimed at protecting children and social order…The Guardian
• 15 Sep Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growingTurkish authorities conducted raids targeting LGBTQ+ activists and organizations over the weekend, leading to arrests and the blocking of social media accounts. These actions have been condemned both domestically and internationally, including from Brussels. President Erdogan justified the operations as part of a national strategy called the "Decade of Family and Population," aimed at addressing Turkey’s declining…Deutsche Welle
• 15 Sep Turkey jails 31 in LGBTQ+ crackdown, detains 126 protestersTurkish authorities arrested at least 31 people and detained 126 protesters on September 15 as part of a government operation targeting LGBTQ+ groups. The arrests included five transgender women in Ankara and 26 individuals in Mersin, while protests occurred in Istanbul and Ankara against recent raids and detentions. Turkish officials claim the operation aims to protect children and family values but critics argue…The Straits Times
• 14 Sep Turkish authorities launch crackdown on 2SLGBTQ+ and HIV support groupsTurkish authorities conducted simultaneous raids early Sunday morning across several cities including Istanbul and Ankara against multiple 2SLGBTQ+ groups and HIV support organizations. Dozens were detained, association offices were raided, and websites blocked. Justice Minister Akin Gürlek justified the actions as necessary to protect children and families, citing President Erdogan’s executive order. Critics like…CBC
• 13 Sep Turkey detains 26 people in latest raids targeting LGBTQ+ groupsTurkish authorities detained 26 people and conducted searches of six LGBTQ+ association offices during raids over the weekend. Prosecutors stated that drugs, digital equipment, smuggled alcohol, and a firearm were seized in these operations spanning 12 provinces. The government calls this crackdown part of their “My Family is Safe” campaign to protect family values and combat falling birth rates, while rights groups…The Independent
• 13 Sep Turkey detains 26 people after raids targeting LGBTQ+ groupsTurkish authorities detained 26 people and conducted raids on six LGBTQ+ organizations in multiple cities over the weekend. Prosecutors claim these actions were part of a campaign to protect family values, alleging prostitution and obscenity among other charges. Rights groups counter that this is discriminatory and an attack on civil liberties, noting that at least 50 activists have been detained, more than…The Straits Times
• 13 Sep Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groupsTurkish authorities conducted simultaneous police raids on multiple LGBTQ+ organizations and HIV support groups early Sunday morning across several major Turkish cities including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydin, and Mersin. Dozens of individuals were detained during the crackdown, which began at 1 a.m. This action marks an intensification of ongoing government hostility towards LGBTQ+ communities, especially in the…Toronto Star

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