A Turkish newspaper has called those massacred in the Orlando shooting ‘perverts’ and ‘deviants’.

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Yeni Akit published the homophobic headline: ‘Death toll rises to 50 in bar where perverted homosexuals go!’

The paper, whose name is translated as ‘New Agreement’, has been under fire for use of the word ‘perverts’ and an exclamation mark, reports Mail Online.


People gather for a vigil at Ten Atlanta following the attack (Picture: AP)

The right-wing newspaper has links to the country’s President and has been known to support the likes of Al-Qaeda.

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Yeni Akit has previously been accused of being one of the worst offenders when it comes to using hate speech against minorities like the LGBT community, according to Turkish think-tank the Hrant Dink Foundation.



In a survey, the foundation found 175 articles where hate speech was directed at eight minorities, including Jews, Armenians and Christians.

The attack has been called the deadliest mass shooting in American history (Picture: Getty Images)

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida was a scene of complete devastation with at least 50 people dead and 53 wounded in the early hours of Sunday.

Gunman Omar Mateen, 29, opened fire on the venue and was later shot dead by SWAT officers.

Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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