Coverage dated September 30, 2026 to October 1, 2026

Journalists decry crackdown after Turkey blocks news site over 'LGBT propaganda'

Headline from Al-Monitor

By Ali Kucukgocmen ANKARA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A Turkish journalist whose articles were cited among the grounds for blocking independent news portal T24 said the decision effectively treated objective reporting about LGBTQ+ people as a crime, as the outlet prepared to appeal the order on Thursday.

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Independent Journal Review
Turkey blocks T24 over alleged LGBT propaganda content (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Sep 30, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Turkey has blocked independent news outlet T24’s website and social media accounts, alleging that 118 articles amounted to “LGBT propaganda” and weakened family values. T24 and journalists condemned the order as an attack on independent reporting and said they would challenge it, amid a broader crac…
Courthouse News Service
Turkey says closed news site over ‘LGBTQ propaganda’ (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Sep 30, 2026
Courthouse News Service's feed description
Turkey's LGBTQ community has increasingly come under pressure from authorities.
Al-Monitor
Journalists decry crackdown after Turkey blocks news site over 'LGBT propaganda' (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Oct 1, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
By Ali Kucukgocmen ANKARA, Oct 1 (Reuters) - A Turkish journalist whose articles were cited among the grounds for blocking independent news portal T24 said the decision effectively treated objective reporting about LGBTQ+ people as a crime, as the outlet prepared to appeal the order on Thursday.