Politics● ElevatedSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 4:05 PM
At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en] · Middle East
Turkish police detained at least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters in Istanbul on Tuesday, 15 September, during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown on the LGBTQ community.
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