{
  "id": 14326359,
  "title": "UN experts slam Turkey’s ‘crackdown’ on LGBTQ organisations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/un-experts-slam-turkeys-crackdown-on-lgbtq-organisations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T00:01:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/14/un-experts-slam-turkey-s-crackdown-on-lgbtq-organisations"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticized Turkey's \"severe crackdown\" on LGBTQ organisations, alleging that legitimate rights work is being unduly restricted. The experts, including special rapporteurs on various human rights issues, expressed concern over the Turkish government's actions, which include raids on gay bars, nightclubs, and the homes of activists and community members. Although same-sex relations are legal in Turkey, hostility towards LGBTQ individuals remains widespread, with the justice ministry announcing judicial measures against over 160 individuals and 20 associations. The UN experts demand an immediate end to the \"My Family is Safe\" operation, which they believe is aimed at suppressing LGBTQ rights and stigmatizing the community.",
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        "title": "UN experts slam Turkey’s ‘crackdown’ on LGBTQ organisations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/un-experts-slam-turkeys-crackdown-on-lgbtq-organisations-14329311",
        "published": "2026-10-14T00:01:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}