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Turkey jails 8 LGBTQ+ activists pending trial as part of sweeping investigation

Turkey jails 8 LGBTQ+ activists pending trial as part of sweeping investigation

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Published: September 16, 2026 16:40:05 IST

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ISTANBUL, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Eight members of Turkish LGBTQ+ rights group Kaos GL were jailed pending trial on Tuesday as part of a national operation the government says is protecting family values

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