Politics● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 10:36 PM
Turkey’s LGBT crackdown draws international condemnation, protests
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Washington Post World · Middle East
Turkish authorities have raided the offices of LGBT organizations and places frequented by the community.
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