Turkish authorities announced Wednesday the closure of the independent news portal T24, accusing it of disseminating “LGBT propaganda.” The closure is part of a wider crackdown launched in mid-September, dubbed the “My Family is Safe” campaign. According to reports from Agerpres citing France Presse, the decision came from the Turkish Ministry of Justice. T24 stated it learned of the closure decision and condemns the action as a curtailment of free press. This move follows a growing trend of suppression targeting the LGBT community in Turkey. The crackdown reflects increasing government pressure on independent media and organizations advocating for LGBT rights in Turkey.