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Riot police, with a rainbow flag in the background, chase LGBT rights activists as they try to gather for a pride parade, which was banned by the governorship, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 26, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?

Raids on gay bars and homes, hundreds of arrests and rhetoric about state responsibility to "protect families and children." Turkey's latest crackdown on LGBTQ+ communities is not...

Riot police, with a rainbow flag in the background, chase LGBT rights activists as they try to gather for a pride parade, which was banned by the governorship, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 26, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Turkey detains dozens after sweeping raids targeting LGBTQ+ groups

South Korean Christians pray during a massive worship service in protest of the legislation of anti-discrimination bills and same-sex relationships, in central Seoul, South Korea, October 27, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korean Christian groups in massive protest against rights for same-sex couples

Pope Francis speaks during the weekly general audience at the Vatican, February 22, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope issues rare apology over reported homophobic slur

FILE PHOTO: Pope Francis looks on as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) at the Palais du Pharo, on the occasion of the Mediterranean Meetings (MED 2023), in Marseille, France September 23, 2023. Andreas Solaro/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Pope defends same-sex blessings declaration, says it is misunderstood

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Iraq bans media from using term 'homosexuality', says they must use 'sexual deviance'

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Malaysia LGBT community angry at Matty Healy's 'white saviour stunt'

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Uganda passes a law making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ

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India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage - court filing

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US high court to review refusal to provide service to same-sex couple

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US Senate votes to protect same-sex marriage

FILE PHOTO: People take part in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community rally "VIII St.Petersburg Pride" in St. Petersburg, Russia August 12, 2017. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo

Russian parliament passes law banning 'LGBT propaganda' among adults

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Germany players cover mouths in team photo amid OneLove armband row