# Turkey detains dozens after sweeping raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups

https://mins.news/en/item/56768

- CNN, 2026-09-13 16:45 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/13/europe/turkey-lgbtq-crackdown-arrests-intl?Date=20260913&Profile=CNN

> Turkish authorities have detained at least 47 people after a series of raids on LGBTQ+ association offices, prosecutors said. The investigation concerns prostitution and obscenity allegations.

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