Turkish police raid LGBT homes and bars in nationwide crackdown
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- Libération (France)seen 17 Sept, 08:08headline rewritten
La Turquie s’enfonce dans l’homophobie : une manifestation dispersée, des militants arrêtésLa Turquie s’enfonce dans l’homophobie : des manifestations dispersées, des militants et journalistes arrêtés - lethbridgeherald.comseen 23 Oct, 12:12article removed
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Canada mum as European peers slam Turkey for raiding LGBTQ+ groups
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Sun, 13 September 2026
19 reports- cyprus-mail.com09:38first to report
Turkish police carried out raids and arrests across 15 provinces on Saturday, targeting the homes and gathering places of LGBTQ+ activists in operations authorities linked to the protection of the traditional family. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said legal proceedings had been brought against 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 companies…
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:54
Bei Razzien gegen LGBTQI+-Vereine in der Türkei sind zahlreiche Menschen festgenommen worden. Die Staatsanwaltschaft spricht von einer Aktion zum Schutz der Familie.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:54
Bei Razzien gegen LGBTQ-Vereine in der Türkei sind zahlreiche Menschen festgenommen worden. Die Staatsanwaltschaft spricht von einer Aktion zum Schutz der Familie.
- Libération (France)10:39
Ces arrestations en série ont eu lieu dans le cadre d’un plan stratégique proclamé par Erdogan pour contrer la baisse de la natalité et protéger l’institution familiale. L’homosexualité n’est pas réprimée pénalement en Turquie, mais l’homophobie y est largement répandue jusqu’au sommet de l’Etat.
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:57
TURSKE vlasti privele su desetke osoba i pretražile urede LGBTQ+ udruga u sklopu kampanje "Moja obitelj je sigurna". Udruge za ljudska prava osuđuju akciju kao diskriminaciju i napad na civilno društvo.
- Japan Times11:37
Turkey launched an operation targeting LGBTQ+ associations, businesses and individuals over allegations including prostitution and obscene content.
- DW Top Stories13:14
Turkish authorities have arrested at least 162 people in a weekend crackdown on the country's LGBTQ+ community. Ankara says police raids on gay bars and other venues are aimed at protecting family values.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)13:48
W myśl ogłoszonej przez prezydenta Recepa Tayyipa Erdogana inicjatywy "Dekada Rodziny", tureckie Ministerstwo Spraw Wiedzy i Administracji rozpoczęło masowe uderzenie w środowisko LGBT+. Zmasowane akcje policji w 15 prowincjach kraju, uzasadniane potrzebą "ochrony dzieci i porządku społecznego", doprowadziły do zatrzymań ponad 20 osób i wszczęcia postępowań wobec 162 podejrzanych oraz kilkunastu organizacji i firm.
- Tagesschau (Germany)14:09
Türkische Behörden gehen hart gegen LGBTQ-Vereine vor: Bei Razzien wurden mehrere Menschen festgenommen. Die Staatsanwaltschaft spricht von einer Aktion zum Schutz der Familie, Menschenrechtler kritisieren staatlich gelenkte Diskriminierung.
- Le Monde (France)14:12
Depuis 2015, la parole publique prend pour cible les communautés LGBT+, interdisant de plus en plus fermement les marches des fiertés, bannissant le drapeau arc-en-ciel et poursuivant des associations. Mais dimanche 13 septembre, l’expression de l’homophobie d’Etat a franchi un nouveau seuil.
- jpost.com14:18
Dubbed "My Family is Safe," the government's crackdown comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promotes a "Decade of Family and Population," an initiative designed to tackle falling birth rates.
- jpost.com14:18
Dubbed "My Family is Safe," the government's crackdown comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promotes a "Decade of Family and Population," an initiative designed to tackle falling birth rates.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:19
TURSKE vlasti privele su najmanje 47 ljudi nakon niza racija na urede LGBTQ+ udruga u sklopu istrage o prostituciji i opscenosti, rekli su tužitelji.
- RMF24 (Poland)14:24
Turcja uderza w społeczność LGBT+. Policja wkroczyła do barów i klubów nocnych
- BBC News World14:25
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:28
Vlasti tvrde da su zaplijenile drogu, digitalnu opremu, krijumčareni alkohol i vatreno oružje
- Le Figaro (France)14:28
Au moins 63 personnes ont été arrêtées dans le cadre des opérations «Ma famille est en sécurité» menée par les autorités turques dans des bars ou aux domiciles de militants.
- 24sata (Croatia)14:41
Ured glavnog tužitelja Istanbula priopćio je da su tijekom vikenda provedene operacije u 12 pokrajina protiv 38 osumnjičenika, a 26 ih je privedeno. Pritom vlasti kažu da su zaplijenile drogu, digitalnu opremu, krijumčareni alkohol i vatreno oružje.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)14:55
Mon, 14 September 2026
11 reports- Al Jazeera English03:47
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
- France Info (France)06:01
Cette vaste opération a été mise en lumière par le pouvoir islamo-conservateur de Recep Tayyip Erdogan, qui dit agir au nom de la protection de la famille traditionnelle.
- Balkan Insight10:01
Authorities launched a wide-ranging crackdown on crime under the slogan 'The Streets are Safe', timed to coincide with the beginning of the school year.
- Le Figaro (France)11:29
Le 13 septembre, tôt dans la journée, la police turque a procédé à des dizaines de descentes et d’arrestations dans des bars et aux domiciles de militants LGBT+ au nom de la protection de la famille traditionnelle.
- France Info (France)12:23
Dimanche, la police turque a procédé à des dizaines d'arrestations dans des bars gays et aux domiciles de militants LGBT+.
- Le Monde English15:57
Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists in raids that the authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values. At least 60 people were arrested.
- Libération (France)18:20edited after publishing
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La Turquie s’enfonce dans l’homophobie : une manifestation dispersée, des militants arrêtésQuelques centaines de personnes étaient rassemblées à Izmir pour protester contre un coup de filet anti LGBT la veille.
- Google News - Europe query18:30
Türkiye must end the coordinated crackdown on LGBTI+ civil society! ILGA-Europe
- Tagesschau (Germany)18:38
In der Türkei wurden am Wochenende zahlreiche Aktivisten und Aktivistinnen für LGBTQ-Rechte festgenommen. NGOs und Zivilgesellschaft verurteilen die Razzien - es sei das bisher größte Vorgehen gegen die Community. Von B. Weber.
- Polsat News (Poland)18:46
Policja w Turcji zatrzymała 47 osób w wyniku nalotów na bary i domy aktywistów LGBT+ - informuje BBC. Zrobiono to w ramach akcji mającej według tureckiego rządu ochronę wartości rodzinnych. Wszczęto też postępowanie wobec 160 osób i wielu organizacji na terenie całego kraju.
- PBS NewsHour22:05
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.
Tue, 15 September 2026
11 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)12:26
TURSKA policija privela je najmanje 150 ljudi na prosvjedu protiv nedavnih uhićenja LGBTQ+ aktivista. Vlada akciju opravdava zaštitom obiteljskih vrijednosti, dok Vijeće Europe izražava zabrinutost.
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:55
TURSKA policija privela je najmanje 150 ljudi na skupu protiv progona LGBTQ+ zajednice i racija provedenih pod krinkom zaštite obitelji.
- N1 Info (Croatia)12:58
Turske vlasti privele su u utorak najmanje 150 ljudi nakon što je policija intervenirala na skupu ispred suda Caglayana u Istanbulu, gdje su planirali
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- tportal (Croatia)15 Sept, 13:21their copy
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:45
Menschen im türkischen Istanbul wollten nicht stumm hinnehmen, dass die Behörden gegen die LGBTQ-Community vorgehen. Bei ihrem Protest wurden sie selbst festgenommen - betroffen sind auch Journalisten und Anwälte.
- Euronews16:05
Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on the LGBTQ community.
- DW Top Stories16:14
A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for these states?
- Google News - Europe query18:27
ILGA-Europe | Türkiye must end the coordinated crackdown on LGBTI+ civil society! European AIDS Treatment Group
- DW Top Stories19:32
Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
- DW Top Stories19:32
Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
- Le Monde (France)19:43
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, qui a proclamé en 2026 « la décennie de la famille », prend régulièrement pour cible les personnes LGBT+, qu’il qualifie de « perverses » et auxquelles il impute la chute drastique de la natalité.
- Le Monde English22:18
The demonstration followed sweeping police raids in several cities over the weekend. Same-sex relations are not a criminal offence in Turkey, but homophobia is prevalent, including at the highest levels of the state.
Wed, 16 September 2026
6 reports- El Mundo (Spain)06:36
Una redada policial contra asociaciones, activistas y locales de ambiente homosexual realizada el domingo bajo el nombre 'Mi familia está segura', acabó con la detención de unas 70 personas Leer
- Balkan Insight13:06
Raids, arrests and internet restrictions imposed to ‘protect the family’ have persecuted LGBTQ+ groups while also hitting independent journalists and human rights organisations reporting on the police operation.
- Google News - Top Stories13:10
Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community The New York Times Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown The Washington Post Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups PBS Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown dw.com Turkey jails 8 LGBTQ+ activists pending trial as part of sweeping investigation Reuters
- NYT World13:10
The government has called the campaign an effort to protect families. Rights organizations have accused the authorities of criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. people and of seeking to thwart political activism.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:52
Die freie Journalistin Tuğba Tekerek ist in der Türkei inhaftiert worden. Die unter anderem für die Deutsche Welle tätige Journalistin befindet sich gemeinsam mit sieben Vorstandsmitgliedern einer LGBT-Organisation in Haft.
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:39
Nach Protesten gegen Anti-LGBTQ-Razzien hat die Polizei in der Türkei 106 Personen wieder freigelassen. Unter den Festgenommenen waren auch Journalisten.
Thu, 17 September 2026
5 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
Decenas de activistas han sido detenidos y sus asociaciones registradas acusadas de promover la “obscenidad” y la “perversión”, pese a que la homosexualidad es legal desde 1858
- The Guardian World04:00
Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’ Turkish authorities have used accusations of obscenity to justify a wave of raids and arrests targeting the LGBTQ+ community, which has grown to include journalists as well as more than 150 arrested during protests against the raids. Starting in the early hours of Sunday, Turkish police carried out simultaneous raids on the offices of LGBTQ+ rights organisations and HIV-advocacy...
- Balkan Insight10:26
Clampdown on LGBTQ+ groups broadens in scope with mass arrests and sweeping internet restrictions also targeting journalists, media outlets and civil society groups.
- France Info (France)14:37
Les autorités ont mené une vague d'arrestations dans plusieurs villes turques depuis dimanche. Plus de 80 personnes ont été placées en détention provisoire.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:07
Die Erdoğan-Regierung nimmt die LGBTQ+-Bewegung ins Visier. Sie sagt, um Familien und Kinder zu schützen. Beobachter sehen in dem Vorgehen eine Warnung an Andersdenkende im Land.
Fri, 18 September 2026
3 reports- Balkan Insight10:26
Authorities arrest fund managers suspected of manipulating markets and liquidate 130 troubled investment funds as turmoil roils country's financial industry.
- El País (Spain)11:05
Las organizaciones de defensa de derechos del colectivo convocan concentraciones en una decena de ciudades europeas ante las redadas lgtbifóbicas promovidas por el Gobierno de Erdogan
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:51
Authorities raid 286 addresses in Istanbul, Mugla, targeting network accused of defrauding foreign nationals through fake investment schemes
Sat, 19 September 2026
3 reports- Le Monde (France)04:00
Plusieurs centaines de personnes appartenant à la communauté LGBTQIA+ ont été arrêtées par la police turque depuis le 13 septembre.
- lethbridgeherald.com10:00removed by the outlet
Canada mum as European peers slam Turkey for raiding LGBTQ+ groupsOTTAWA — The Carney government has opted against joining Germany, France and others in condemning Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations as it
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:06
Eine neue Verfolgungswelle in der Türkei erschüttert die LGBTQ+-Gemeinde. Angeblich will die Regierung Familien schützen. Es ist ein Vorwand für den islamisch-autoritären Umbau der Gesellschaft.
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories17:56
Erdogan targets ‘gender neutrality’ at UN after sweeping LGBTQ+ raids across Turkey Ynetnews Turkey’s LGBT crackdown draws international condemnation, protests The Washington Post Turkey's Erdogan says 'global gender-neutralisation policies' target families, children reuters.com Turkey’s anti-gay crackdown The Economist 8 press freedom groups call for release of Turkish journalist held in LGBT crackdown Turkish Minute
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)07:43
La persecución que sufre ahora el colectivo en Turquía comenzó en 2015, aunque se ha ido intensificando, con especial incidencia los últimos dos años
- nottinghampost.com11:06
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has updated its advice
Mon, 28 September 2026
2 reports- Euronews08:53
Göktaş's arrest was the latest in a widening crackdown on anyone seen as critical of Turkey's conservative government or its values, which has netted hundreds of politicians, artists, musicians, journalists and LGBTQ+ activists.
- Tagesschau (Germany)18:54
In der Türkei gehen die Behörden derzeit verstärkt gegen die LGBTQI-Community vor. Menschenrechtler sprechen von einer Kampagne der Kriminalisierung, Betroffene haben Angst vor noch mehr Stigmatisierung. Von Katharina Willinger.
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)03:30
Los detenidos tras la macrooperación del Gobierno turco contra la diversidad sexual y de género denuncian “torturas y malos tratos”
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- dailysabah.com08:08
Joint operations by Istanbul police counterterrorism and intelligence departments led to the arrest of 14 suspects linked to the terrorist groups Daesh and...
- bne IntelliNews19:05
Credit: @engelliweb Free-speech advocates describe unprecedented digital repression by Erdogan administration.
Mon, 12 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:07
[HRW] Mass arrests, Forced HIV Testing, Restricted Access to Legal Representation
- France Info (France)06:30
Baptisée "Ma famille est en sécurité", cette opération lancée par le gouvernement vise à poursuivre en justice voire incarcérer les personnes LGBT sous couvert d'une de la natalité, dans un pays où l'homosexualité n'est pourtant pas criminalisée.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- The Guardian World08:00
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reports Mass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report . More than 320 individuals have been arrested and detained on allegations of “acts against nature” since February, according to HIV Justice Network , an organisation quoted in the Human Rights Watch (HRW) report....
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- attitude.co.uk13:00
As eight people linked to one of Turkey's oldest LGBTQ+ organisations remain in prison, the Attitude Foundation has pledged £1,000.
Mon, 2 November 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews22:40
Credit: RSF Strongman accused of using hyper-presidential system to silence independent voices and trample on the right to information.