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Turkey detains 26 people in raids targeting LGBTQ+ associations over accusations of obscenity

Dubbed "My Family is Safe," the government's crackdown comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promotes a "Decade of Family and Population," an initiative designed to tackle falling birth rates.

  • Turkish authorities raid six LGBTQ+ associations, detaining 26 people.
  • Operations target obscenity accusations, resulting in drug and firearm seizures.
  • Crackdown aligns with Erdogan's "Decade of Family and Population" initiative.

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