Rights groups criticise Turkey protest ban ahead of Nato summit

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Security services detain hundreds, including LGBTQ campaigners, leftist groups and Islamic State supporters Protesters hold a banner reading 'Turkey should leave Nato, Nato bases should be closed' during a demonstration in Ankara on 27 June 2026, ahead of the Nato summit (Adem Altan/AFP) Off Rights groups have condemned a protest ban imposed by Turkey ahead of a Nato summit, as well as the arrest of hundreds of people in a sweeping crackdown. Last week, the Ankara Governorate announced a 13-day