# Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

- Published: 2026-09-13T14:25:56Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T17:05:50Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpve191wy47o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community. 

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