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EU and US Condemn Turkey's Raids on LGBTQ+ Groups, Dozens Still Detained

International criticism mounts as Turkish authorities formally arrest 16 and continue detaining dozens after nationwide raids on LGBTQ+ activists and venues.

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Turkish police launch coordinated raids on LGBTQ+ groups and venues

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Authorities detain at least 162 people in nationwide crackdown

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Police raid gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists in major cities

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Websites and social media accounts of LGBTQ+ organizations blocked

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EU and Council of Europe criticize Turkish raids

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Protests in Izmir met with police intervention

BirGün ↗

At least 16 formally arrested, dozens still detained

BBC Türkçe ↗

US Congress calls for sanctions over crackdown

DW Türkçe ↗

At least 150 detained at Istanbul protest against raids

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Ankara court orders arrest of 13, including journalist

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