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

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A Turkish court ordered T24’s website and social media accounts blocked, citing 118 pieces of content it said promoted “LGBT propaganda.” A journalist whose reporting was cited condemned the move as a crackdown on objective coverage, while the outlet prepares to appeal.

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. A court ordered access to T24's website and social media accounts blocked after authorities said it had published 118 pieces of content over the past year deemed to constitute "LGBT propaganda".