Turkey targets LGBTQ+ community under "family values" campaign?
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Turkish police detained dozens of people in raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists, human rights groups said.
The groups accused the government of using a "family values" campaign as a cover to target the LGBTQ+ community.
Turkey has recently increased pressure on LGBTQ+ people, with officials describing them as a threat to traditional family structures.