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Turkish police detained dozens of people in raids targeting gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists, with rights groups accusing the government of exploiting a 'family values' campaign to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community. The raids mark an escalation in Turkey's ongoing pressure on LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals. Authorities have now confirmed at least 63 people were detained in coordinated raids on LGBTQ groups across several major Turkish cities, according to Al Jazeera. Human rights advocates say the scale of the crackdown underscores an intensifying campaign against the community nationwide.