Event Brief
Turkey raids gay bars and homes of LGBTQ activists
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM ET
Summary: Turkish police carried out raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists on Sunday, arresting at least 60 people, authorities said. Officials and activists linked the operation to efforts to promote traditional family values, while Turkey’s LGBTQ community has faced repeated government targeting.
WHO: Turkish police; LGBTQ activists; Turkish authorities
WHAT: Police raids on gay bars and activists’ homes led to at least 60 arrests.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: Turkey
WHY: Authorities said the raids were aimed at boosting traditional family values.
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