Turkish police launched dawn raids on popular hang out spots (Picture: REUTERS) Turkish police have arrested 162 people in a sweeping crackdown targeting gay bars and LGBTQ+ activists. Authorities carried out dawn raids in 12 provinces over the weekend as part of a 'My Family is Safe' campaign to protect family values.
Turkish police launched dawn raids on popular hang out spots (Picture: REUTERS) Turkish police have arrested 162 people in a sweeping crackdown targeting gay bars and LGBTQ+ activists.
Authorities carried out dawn raids in 12 provinces over the weekend as part of a 'My Family is Safe' campaign to protect family values.
Officers targeted popular hangouts, current and former members of prominent LGBTQ+ rights groups and blocked their websites.
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Turkish police launched dawn raids on popular hang out spots (Picture: REUTERS) Turkish police have arrested 162 people in a sweeping crackdown targeting gay bars and LGBTQ+ activists. Authorities carried out dawn raids in 12 provinces over the weekend as part of a 'My Family is Safe' campaign to protect family values. Officers targeted popular hangouts, current and former members of prominent LGBTQ+ rights groups and blocked their websites.
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