Turkish police detain at least 150 at Istanbul LGBTQ+ protest
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Turkish police detained at least 150 people on Tuesday, September 15, at a protest outside the Caglayan courthouse in Istanbul, where demonstrators had gathered to condemn recent arrests targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The protesters, who chanted “Long live the struggle for freedom!” and “Free those detained immediately!”, were surrounded and taken into custody after refusing to disperse. The detentions marked the latest escalation in a nationwide crackdown that saw weekend raids across several cities, including Istanbul and Ankara, under an operation dubbed “My Family is Safe”, with journalists, activists and HIV organisations among those targeted. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said legal proceedings had been initiated against more than 160 people on charges including “obscenity”, “assisting prostitution” and “financial links abroad”.
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Turkish authorities detain at least 150 at protest over LGBTQ+ arrests. ISTANBUL, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained at least 150 people on Tuesday after police intervened at a gathering outside Istanbul's…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown. Police have detained dozens of demonstrators outside a courthouse in Istanbul
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Inquirer.net (outlet profile)
Turkey police detain dozens over pro-LGBTQ Istanbul rally. ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkish police on Tuesday detained dozens protesting against a nationwide LGBTQ crackdown that the government says is intended to protect tra…
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Украинская правда (outlet profile)
В Стамбуле полиция задержала десятки участников акции в поддержку ЛГБТ+
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Tanjug (outlet profile)
Turska: Privedeno najmanje 150 ljudi na protestu za prava LGBT zajednice
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Turkish authorities launch sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ community. Turkish authorities launch sweeping crackdown on LGBTQ+ community Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 09/15/2026 - 13:56 Journalists, campaigners, HIV o…
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Euronews (outlet profile)
At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown. Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on…
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Africanews (outlet profile)
At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown. Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?. A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes,…
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Terra (outlet profile)
Repressão anti-LGBT+ avança na Turquia com novas detenções em Istambul. "Viva a luta pela liberdade", "Apesar do ódio, viva a vida" e "Libertem imediatamente os ...
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UOL (outlet profile)
Repressão anti-LGBT+ avança na Turquia com novas detenções em Istambul. Dezenas de pessoas que protestavam contra uma operação policial direcionada à comunidade LGBT+ na Turquia foram detidas na terça-feira (15), em Ist…
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L'Humanité (outlet profile)
En Turquie, la répression d’Erdogan s’intensifie contre les personnes LGBT+ : une nouvelle vague d’arrestations pendant des manifestations. Plusieurs personnes ont été interpellées ce mardi 15 septembre à Istanbul…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Turquia prende cerca de 150 pessoas que protestavam contra repressão LGBTQIA+. Policiais turcos prenderam cerca de 150 pessoas que protestavam contra a repressão à comunidade LGBTQIA+ no país nesta terça-feira. Os manif…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing. Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Turkey's rights groups, EU call out LGBTQ+ crackdown. Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.
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Le Monde (outlet profile)
En Turquie, la vague d’arrestations dans la communauté LGBT+ se poursuit. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, qui a proclamé en 2026 « la décennie de la famille », prend régulièrement pour cible les personnes LGBT+, qu’il qualifie de…
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Jovem Pan (outlet profile)
Turquia prende dezenas de manifestantes que protestavam contra a repressão LGBTQIA+. Os manifestantes, reunidos em frente ao Palácio da Justiça de Caglayan, no lado europeu de Istambul, foram cercados e presos pela polí…
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bianet (English) (outlet profile)
Dozens detained outside İstanbul Courthouse while protesting LGBTI+ arrests. Two reporters were among the detained as a crowd protested the Sep 13 anti-LGBTI+ raids.
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Folha de S.Paulo (outlet profile)
Turquia prende 31 ativistas que protestavam contra repressão à comunidade LGBTQIA+. Autoridades turcas prenderam pelo menos 31 pessoas nesta terça-feira (15) como parte de uma campanha do governo contra grupos LGBTQIA+…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Turquia prende 31 ativistas que protestavam contra repressão à comunidade LGBTQIA+
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El Mundo (outlet profile)
Turquía detiene a casi un centenar de personas en una protesta contra la represión al colectivo LGTBI. Una redada policial contra asociaciones, activistas y locales de ambiente homosexual realizada el domingo bajo el no…
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Inquirer.net (outlet profile)
Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?. Raids on gay bars and homes, hundreds of arrests and rhetoric about state responsibility to “protect families and children.” Turkey’s lat…
Factual core
- The arrests were part of a government campaign against LGBTQIA+ communities in Turkey.
- Turkish police detained dozens of protesters at a pro-LGBTQ rally outside Istanbul's Caglayan courthouse on Tuesday.
- The Turkish crackdown includes raids on gay bars and homes, and hundreds of arrests.
- The protest took place in Istanbul, Turkey.
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced earlier in 2026 that 2026 onward would be the 'Decade of the Family'.
- The raid was codenamed 'My Family is Safe' and targeted associations, activists, and gay venues.