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'The very existence of LGBTQI people is seen as obscene', Turkish activist says

'The very existence of LGBTQI people is seen as obscene', Turkish activist saysWorldPing

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.

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Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is Safe" operations, Turkey's justice minister said.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24