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

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Turkish police detained 47 individuals over the weekend in raids targeting gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists across 12 provinces. These actions were part of a government campaign described as "My Family is Safe," intended to protect family values. Human rights groups accuse the government of using this campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community. During the raids, authorities reported seizing drugs, digital equipment, smuggled alcohol, and a firearm. The LGBTQ+ association Kaos GL was among those targeted, with its activists also facing detentions and website blocks.

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Another 21 people were detained as part of an investigation into LGBTQ+ organization Kaos GL in Ankara.

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Officers detained 26 people and seized drugs, digital equipment, smuggled alcohol and a firearm during the raids in Istanbul.

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Raids took place in 12 provinces over the weekend as part of a campaign dubbed 'My Family is Safe'.

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Turkish police detained 47 people in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists.

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Human rights groups accuse the government of using the campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

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Police in Turkey have detained 47 people in a series of raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists, officials say.Raids took place in 12 provinces over the weekend as part of a campaign dubbed "My Family is Safe" that the Turkish government says has been designed to protect family values. One of the targets of the operation was LGBTQ+ association Kaos GL. Same-sex marriage is not recognised in Turkey, with growing pressure on gay couples. human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using the campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community. Officers detained 26 people and seized drugs, digital equipment, smuggled alcohol and a firearm during the raids, according to the Istanbul chief prosecutor's office. In a separate statement, the Ankara chief prosecutor's office said another 21 people had been detained as part of an investigation into Kaos GL. The organisation said 50 activists had been detained, more than 10 taken after police raids on their homes.It said that authorities had blocked several websites and social media accounts linked to LGBTQ+ organisations.

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