Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown

🇹🇷 BBC News (TR) —
Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown

AI Summary

Comedian Deniz Göktaş, a widely popular figure in Turkey, has been detained during a crackdown for jokes deemed to incite hatred and hostility related to Erdogan and Islam. This incident highlights ongoing political and social tensions in Turkey.

Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.

World Security Politics Turkey Deniz Göktaş political crackdown freedom of speech comedian arrest Erdogan

Read original source →