Title: Turkey jails 31 in LGBTQ+ crackdown, detains 126 protestersLink To: Article 🔗 [Link: reuters.com/world/turkish-authorities-detain-least-150-protest-over-lgbtq-arrests-2026-09-15/]Author: Reuters
Date: September 15, 2026 11:40 AM UTC
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Brief summary of the articleTurkish authorities arrested at least 31 people pending trial as part of a government campaign targeting LGBTQ+ groups, while police detained at least 126 people during protests in Ankara and Istanbul. Rights groups and opposition figures have described the actions as a widening campaign against the LGBTQ+ community, while the government says its operation is intended to protect children and family values.
Main Points of the Article"The latest arrests included five transgender women in Ankara and 26 people in the southern province of Mersin while legal processes continue for others detained, the lawyers said."
"Turkish authorities have also blocked access to websites and social media accounts belonging to various LGBTQ+ associations, individuals and independent media outlets"
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