Turkish police raid homes and bars of LGBT people: community members arrested
On 2026-09-14, Turkish police conducted a series of raids on bars and homes belonging to LGBT individuals. According to the Minister of Justice, these actions were part of President Erdoğan’s so-called Decade of the Family initiative, which aims to 'protect our children, the institution of the family, and social order.' The raids resulted in the arrest of several community members. The government frames the operations as necessary for societal protection, though the measures have sparked concern among human rights advocates.
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