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Turkish court jails comedian for routine ‘insulting Erdogan’

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Turkey has a history of prosecuting individuals for insulting public figures, including President Erdogan, under a law that has been criticized for restricting freedom of speech. The country's laws on insulting the president have been used to target not only comedians and artists, but also journalists and ordinary citizens who express dissenting opinions. This has raised concerns about the state of free expression and censorship in Turkey.
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Turkish court jails comedian for routine ‘insulting Erdogan’
Deniz Goktas’ performance quickly went viral ‌online
3 Jul, 13:54
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