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LGBTQ+ websites and social accounts reportedly blocked in Turkey as police detain 47
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Turkish police detained 47 people in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists, and authorities reportedly blocked LGBTQ+ websites and social media accounts under a campaign called 'My Family is Safe'.
The blocking of LGBTQ+ websites and social media accounts shows how digital infrastructure can be used to target civil society. Engineers and platform operators should note that legal pressure can force takedowns of accounts and sites, affecting online communities and free expression.
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Police detained 47 people in raids across 12 provinces as part of the 'My Family is Safe' campaign.
Authorities reportedly blocked websites and social media accounts linked to LGBTQ+ organisations, including Kaos GL.
Human rights groups accuse the government of using the campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community, while the government says it protects family values.
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