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SAT, 3 OCT · 95 ITEMS
Reuters, The Straits Times, Al-Monitor · Society
3 outletsTurkey has blocked access to the independent news site , citing '' as the reason. The ban was ordered by an Istanbul court as part of a government investigation called ',' which is a widening crackdown targeting LGBTQ+ groups. Journalists and press freedom advocates are condemning the move as an attack on dissent and free expression.
The claim is well-sourced, based on reporting by Reuters and Al-Monitor, both reputable secondary outlets. The primary sources include the court order and government statements, which the reports cite. The consistency across multiple news outlets supports the accuracy of the event.
This is genuinely new, with the court order and access ban occurring around September 30, 2026, and the reporting published within the last 1–2 days.