Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest

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Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest

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About 100 members of Taipei’s LGBTQ+ community protested after police raided a gay bar and detained customers. The unusual raid has prompted anger and scrutiny in Taiwan, which is known for legal protections and support for sexual minorities.

TAIPEI, Oct 4 - Around 100 members of Taipei's LGBTQ+ community protested on Sunday after police raided a gay bar the day before and detained its customers, a highly unusual move given Taiwan prides itself on its liberal image and legal support for sexual minorities.

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