Turkey Targets LGBTQ+ Activists | Dubai News

Turkey’s government has launched a sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups, raiding offices, blocking websites, and detaining activists across cities like Istanbul and Ankara under the banner “My Family is Safe.” Prosecutors are coordinating investigations in at least 15 provinces, while protesters attempting to hold a press conference in Izmir were violently dispersed — leading to 16 arrests. The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has condemned the crackdown, warning that “family values” cannot justify human rights violations and calling for the immediate release of detained activists. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing legal pressure threatening broader civil liberties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.reuters.com/world/turkish-authorities-detain-least-150-protest-over-lgbtq-arrests-2026-09-15/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/faba0e5a3c83e42a Report issues to [email protected].