Dozens arrested as Turkish police raid LGBTQ bars, activists' homes
Summary
Turkish police arrested dozens of people during raids on LGBTQ bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists. The police said these actions were part of a campaign called the "Decade of the Family," launched by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to protect children, families, and social order.Key Facts
- Police raids targeted gay bars and homes of LGBTQ activists in Turkey.
- Dozens of people were arrested during these raids.
- The raids took place in connection with the "Decade of the Family" initiative.
- This campaign was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- The goal of the campaign is to protect children, the family institution, and social order.
- The event occurred on Sunday, September 14, 2026.
- The article does not provide detailed reasons behind the raids beyond the campaign's objectives.
- There is no information about the response from LGBTQ groups or international reactions in the article.
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