https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-162-arrested-in-lgbtq-raidsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-162-arrested-in-lgbtq-raidshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/turkey-162-arrested-in-lgbtq-raids#u69876Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:02:51 +0000Turkish authorities have arrested 162 people during widespread raids targeting LGBTQ+ bars, activists' homes, and HIV support groups across five cities. The crackdown includes online censorship and the blocking of social media accounts. In Izmir, a court has jailed 16 individuals following these operations. Protests against the detentions erupted outside Istanbul's Caglayan courthouse on September 15, where police used tear gas to disperse crowds and detained at least 150 demonstrators. The European Union has expressed concern over the police actions.Why it mattersPresident Recep Tay