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US: Hundreds Rally in Atlanta Against Trump Immigration Policies

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Hurt Park in downtown Atlanta Tuesday, January 20 to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration-enforcement policies, part of a broader wave of demonstrations sparked by controversial actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Palestinian Family Endures Repeated Displacement - West Bank

Palestinian Family Endures Repeated Displacement - West Bank

A man with his face wrapped in cloth looks on in Ras Ein Al-Awsaj, West Bank, on November 28, 2025. He is among the displaced family members who were forced to leave the area after renewed pressure and incursions. According to the Mleihat family, this latest move is one of many displacements they have endured, reflecting the broader pattern of forced removals targeting Bedouin communities across the Jordan Valley. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Walk of Fame - DC

Presidential Walk of Fame - DC

Steven Cheung, White House communications director, near the "Presidential Walk of Fame" along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. US President Donald Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Walk of Fame - DC

Presidential Walk of Fame - DC

An image of US President Donald Trump displayed on the "Presidential Walk of Fame" along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Trump used a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to soak in the praise from fellow leaders and lay out a vision for broader Middle East peace after the success of US-led mediation efforts to end the fighting in Gaza. Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli soldiers walk past a man holding a camera in the Old City of Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli soldiers escort settlers through the Old City of Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli soldiers confront foreign activists and Palestinians in the Old City of Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli soldiers escort settlers through the Old City of Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli soldiers stand in front of a group of settlers in the Old City of Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

An Israeli soldier confronts activists carrying cameras in Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

A man speaks to Israeli soldiers positioned by an armored vehicle in Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

Israeli Army Limits Press Access in Hebron - West Bank

An Israeli soldier gestures toward a man carrying a camera in Hebron, West Bank on September 27, 2025. Journalists and activists faced harassment and obstruction while trying to cover the incursion, part of a broader pattern of limits on press freedom in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish President Meets Palestinian President - Ankara

Turkish President Meets Palestinian President - Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara, Turkiye, September 18, 2025, to discuss Israel's escalating offensive in Gaza and broader regional developments, the Turkish presidency said in a statement. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish President Meets Palestinian President - Ankara

Turkish President Meets Palestinian President - Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara, Turkiye, September 18, 2025, to discuss Israel's escalating offensive in Gaza and broader regional developments, the Turkish presidency said in a statement. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Vigils Across America Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk After Fatal Shooting

Following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, supporters across the United States held candlelight vigils to honor his memory. Events took place in multiple cities, with participants gathering to pay tribute, share memories, and reaffirm their commitment to the causes Kirk championed. The nationwide vigils highlighted Kirk’s influence in conservative circles and the widespread impact of his sudden death on supporters and the broader political community.

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US: Thousands Rally Nationwide on Labor Day Against Trump Administration 3

On Labor Day (September 1), labor unions and civic groups staged demonstrations across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration. Large rallies drew thousands in major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit, while smaller protests were held in local communities. Participants rallied under the theme of “workers versus the wealthy,” criticizing policies seen as favoring the rich and the administration’s broader stance.

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US: Thousands Rally Nationwide on Labor Day Against Trump Administration 2

On Labor Day (September 1), labor unions and civic groups staged demonstrations across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration. Large rallies drew thousands in major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit, while smaller protests were held in local communities. Participants rallied under the theme of “workers versus the wealthy,” criticizing policies seen as favoring the rich and the administration’s broader stance.

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US: Thousands Rally Nationwide on Labor Day Against Trump Administration

On Labor Day (September 1), labor unions and civic groups staged demonstrations across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration. Large rallies drew thousands in major cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit, while smaller protests were held in local communities. Participants rallied under the theme of “workers versus the wealthy,” criticizing policies seen as favoring the rich and the administration’s broader stance.

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Afghan children ride in a convoy of Taliban security personnel during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

Fourth Anniversary of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan - Herat

A convoy of Taliban security personnel parades during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover in Herat, Afghanistan, on August 15, 2025. Buoyed by Russia's historic recognition of their government, a diplomatic milestone they hope will spur broader international acceptance. Photo by Mustafa Noori/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A house sealed by police is seen on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. The property is one of 14 apartments targeted under a sealing order issued by local authorities in the Konak district, officially citing efforts to combat prostitution. However, LGBTQ+ advocates say the crackdown is part of a broader campaign of institutional repression against the transgender community, which is densely concentrated in this area of the Alsancak neighborhood. Trans women living on Bornova Street report increasing levels of harassment, including violence by civilians and police raids, amid a political climate that has grown more hostile since the government designated 2025 as the “Year of the Family.” The sealing orders have forced many from their homes, deepening fears of displacement and discrimination in a city where safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals are rapidly shrinking. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A house sealed by police is seen on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. The property is one of 14 apartments targeted under a sealing order issued by local authorities in the Konak district, officially citing efforts to combat prostitution. However, LGBTQ+ advocates say the crackdown is part of a broader campaign of institutional repression against the transgender community, which is densely concentrated in this area of the Alsancak neighborhood. Trans women living on Bornova Street report increasing levels of harassment, including violence by civilians and police raids, amid a political climate that has grown more hostile since the government designated 2025 as the “Year of the Family.” The sealing orders have forced many from their homes, deepening fears of displacement and discrimination in a city where safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals are rapidly shrinking. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Settlers Attack Peace Activists in West Bank

Settlers Attack Peace Activists in West Bank

Settlers set fire to a vehicle belonging to Israeli peace activists who stand in solidarity with the Palestinians and are staying in their homes in the Susya area of Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, on July 31, 2025. The incident escalates as the settlers attempt to set fire to the activists’ house after shattering windows and igniting flames near the entrance. The attack takes place in the context of ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank, where Palestinian communities and their allies face increasing violence from Israeli settlers. Activists living in solidarity with Palestinians in Masafer Yatta aim to resist eviction orders and settler expansion in the area, which has been under threat from demolition and military presence. The arson attack is part of a broader pattern of intimidation and violence in disputed territories of the southern Hebron Hills. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Settlers Attack Peace Activists in West Bank

Settlers Attack Peace Activists in West Bank

Settlers set fire to a vehicle belonging to Israeli peace activists who stand in solidarity with the Palestinians and are staying in their homes in the Susya area of Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, on July 31, 2025. The incident escalates as the settlers attempt to set fire to the activists’ house after shattering windows and igniting flames near the entrance. The attack takes place in the context of ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank, where Palestinian communities and their allies face increasing violence from Israeli settlers. Activists living in solidarity with Palestinians in Masafer Yatta aim to resist eviction orders and settler expansion in the area, which has been under threat from demolition and military presence. The arson attack is part of a broader pattern of intimidation and violence in disputed territories of the southern Hebron Hills. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Settlers Attack Peace Activists in West Bank

Settlers Attack Peace Activists in West Bank

Settlers set fire to a vehicle belonging to Israeli peace activists who stand in solidarity with the Palestinians and are staying in their homes in the Susya area of Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, on July 31, 2025. The incident escalates as the settlers attempt to set fire to the activists’ house after shattering windows and igniting flames near the entrance. The attack takes place in the context of ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank, where Palestinian communities and their allies face increasing violence from Israeli settlers. Activists living in solidarity with Palestinians in Masafer Yatta aim to resist eviction orders and settler expansion in the area, which has been under threat from demolition and military presence. The arson attack is part of a broader pattern of intimidation and violence in disputed territories of the southern Hebron Hills. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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