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Turkish police detained 47 people after weekend raids on LGBTQ+ activists' homes

Turkish police detained 47 people after weekend raids on LGBTQ+ activists' homes

Turkish police detained 47 people in raids across 12 provinces over the weekend, targeting gay bars and LGBTQ+ activists' homes. The government says these raids are part of a campaign called "My Family is Safe" to protect family values. However, human rights groups allege that the government is deploying the campaign against the LGBTQ+ community.

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