Turkey detains cartoonists over Prophet Muhammad depiction
TL;DR
Turkish authorities have detained four individuals over a satirical cartoon published by LeMan magazine, which depicted Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses in a war-like scene, sparking outrage and protests. The investigation, under charges of insulting religious values and incitement to hatred, has reignited debates on free expression and religious sensitivity in Turkey.
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