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  • Turkish cartoonists detained over controversial religious satire

    07/01/2025 3:08:52 AM PDT · by Eleutheria5 · 13 replies
    Arutz Sheva ^ | 1/7/25 | Elad Benari
    Turkish authorities on Monday detained three cartoonists associated with the weekly magazine Leman following the publication of a satirical drawing that has ignited controversy and drawn condemnation from government officials and religious conservatives, Reuters reported. The illustration, widely seen as depicting Prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands above a scene of conflict, has been interpreted by many as a commentary on religious harmony amidst earthly strife. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya publicly announced the apprehension of cartoonist Dogan Pehlevan, sharing a video on X showing Pehlevan being taken into custody. "I once again curse those who try to sow discord by...
  • Turkish president: Terrorism will not take Turkey

    11/13/2022 8:03:58 AM PST · by Eleutheria5 · 18 replies
    Turkish President Erdogan commented on the terrorist attack in Istanbul: "The blast was caused by a planted explosive. Attempts to take over Turkey and the Turkish nation through terrorism will not achieve their goal today or tomorrow, as they have not...
  • 4 dead, 38 wounded in explosion on Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue

    11/13/2022 7:11:06 AM PST · by Nextrush · 14 replies
    Daily Sabah ^ | 11/13/2022 | Agencies
    A least four people were killed and 38 others injured when an explosion hit Istanbul's popular pedestrian Istiklal Avenue on Sunday, Istanbul Gov. Ali Yerlikaya confirmed on social media...