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Turkey arrests at least 63 in anti-LGBT+ crackdown
Turkish authorities raided LGBTQ+ venues, association offices and activists’ homes in several cities under the government’s “My Family is Safe” operations.
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Turkey detains at least 60 people in raids targeting LGBTQ groups
Turkish authorities raided gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in several cities on Sunday, arresting at least 63 people during the government's “My Family is Safe” operations. Human rights groups condemned the raids.
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Dozens detained in Turkish raids on LGBTQ venues and activists’ homes
Turkish authorities linked the reported operation to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “Decade of the Family” initiative.
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Turkey detains at least 60 in raids targeting LGBTQ groups
Police raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists have drawn condemnation from rights groups, opposition parties and a European Parliament rapporteur.
Background
Why this event matters
Turkish authorities reportedly arrested at least 63 people on 14 September 2026 in raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ+ association offices and activists’ homes in several cities. The operation was described as part of the government’s “My Family is Safe” campaign and was linked in retrieved reporting to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “Decade of the Family” initiative. Human rights groups condemned the raids.
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Turkey detains at least 60 people in raids targeting LGBTQ groups
Turkish authorities reportedly arrested at least 63 people on 14 September 2026 in raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ+ association offices and activists’ homes in several cities. The operation was described as part of the government’s “My Family is Safe” campaign and was linked
Reporting trail
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260914-turkey-police-arrested-at-least-63-people-in-anti-lgbt-crackdown | published 2026-09-14T15:43:05.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary supplied report on the raids, arrests and rights-group condemnationEvent digest | Concise account of the reported arrests and targetsRetrieved context: SAME_EVENT | Corroborates the reported arrests and links to wider political initiativesBackground cards | Provides earlier reported locations, target categories and varying arrest figuresFrance 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260914-dozens-arrested-as-turkish-police-raid-lgbtq-bars-activists-homes | published 2026-09-14T10:58:30.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Primary supplied report of the raids, arrests and authorities’ explanationEvent digest | Concise corroborating summary of the same reported eventRetrieved context, same-event reference | Provides the at-least-60 figure and notes condemnationHistorical context | Adds reported figures, locations, targets and investigation detailsFrance 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260914-state-led-discrimination-turkey-detains-dozens-after-raids-targeting-lgbtq-groups | published 2026-09-14T08:45:53.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International | Reports the raids, at least 60 detentions, authorities’ stated rationale and condemnation.Event digest | Concise corroboration of the central event and reactions.Retrieved historical context | Provides the reported figure of 63, investigation details and rights-group account, with caveats.
Fact cards
entity brief
Turkey detains at least 60 people in raids targeting LGBTQ groups: key people and institutions
Key entities: Turkey, Turkish authorities, human rights groups, Turkish police, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, LGBTQ activists, European Parliament.
faq brief
Turkey detains at least 60 people in raids targeting LGBTQ groups: key questions
How many people were arrested? Reports say at least 63; other retrieved material gives a figure of at least 60. Where did the raids take place? Earlier reporting cited Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Mersin; the supplied report does not specify all locations. Who was targeted? Report
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Turkey detains at least 60 people in raids targeting LGBTQ groups: reporting sources
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260914-turkey-police-arrested-at-least-63-people-in-anti-lgbt-crackdown | published 2026-09-14T15:43:05.000Z | primary source | France 24 International | Primary supplied report on the raids, arrests and rights-group c
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Turkey detains at least 60 people in raids targeting LGBTQ groups: timeline
14 September 2026: Turkish authorities reportedly raided LGBTQ+ venues, association offices and activists’ homes in several cities. 14 September 2026: Authorities reportedly arrested at least 63 people during the “My Family is Safe” operations. 14 September 2026: Human rights gro
Timeline
14 September 2026
Turkish authorities reportedly raided LGBTQ+ venues, association offices and activists’ homes in several cities.
14 September 2026
Authorities reportedly arrested at least 63 people during the “My Family is Safe” operations.
14 September 2026
Human rights groups condemned the crackdown.
FAQ
How many people were arrested?
Reports say at least 63; other retrieved material gives a figure of at least 60.
Where did the raids take place?
Earlier reporting cited Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Mersin; the supplied report does not specify all locations.
Who was targeted?
Reported targets included LGBTQ+ venues, organisations, businesses and activists.
What did authorities say was the rationale?
Background material says authorities described the operation as intended to protect children.
Has the arrest figure been independently verified?
The supplied material does not provide independent verification.
How many people were detained?
Reports say dozens; retrieved figures range from at least 60 to at least 63.
Where did the reported raids take place?
Historical reporting cited Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Mersin.
What rationale did authorities give?
They said the operation was intended to protect children, families and social order.
What is the “Decade of the Family”?
It is a family and social-order initiative proclaimed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Were charges or convictions established?
The supplied material does not specify the alleged offences, charges or convictions.
Who criticised the operation?
Rights groups, opposition parties and the European Parliament’s rapporteur on Turkey.