Türkiye carried out a large-scale operation that resulted in the detention of LGBT activists. Justice Minister Gürlek explained that the operation specifically targets people who facilitate prostitution, in addition to suspects of producing and disseminating obscene content accessible to children. The authorities did not provide further details about the number of people detained or about the specific charges against the activists. The operation occurs in a context of growing repression against the LGBT community in Türkiye, where human rights organizations frequently denounce restrictions on the freedom of expression and assembly of these people.
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Turkey detains LGBT activists in large-scale operation
Observador13 September 2026 at 13:08
Why this matters
This operation directly affects the LGBT community in Türkiye, in a context already marked by restrictions on freedom of expression and association. The action raises concerns about possible human rights violations and the impact on digital security, given that the operation also targets online content accessible to minors. This is a follow-up to previous government policies of hardening stance against civil society organizations in the country.
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