Friday, September 18, 2026

Dozens Detained in Türkiye Crackdown Targeting LGBTQ+ Activists | ABC NEWS

Sep 18, 2026 | Turkish authorities have detained dozens of LGBTQ+ activists and journalists in a wave of raids across the country. Homosexuality is not illegal in Türkiye, but the country's justice minister said the crackdown aims to "protect children, the institution of family, and social order."