Summary
Police in Turkiye detained four people connected to a cartoon in the magazine LeMan, which critics say showed religious prophets in an offensive way. The government has started an investigation into the cartoon, which sparked public protests and debates about press freedom and religious respect.
Key Facts
- Four people were detained in Turkiye over a cartoon in LeMan magazine.
- The cartoon was criticized for allegedly depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses inappropriately.
- Turkish officials launched a formal investigation under laws against insulting religious values.
- Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya condemned the cartoon, stating it is not protected as press or expression freedom.
- Six detention orders were issued, but two individuals are still abroad.
- LeMan magazine apologized but said the cartoon was misinterpreted and not meant to offend.
- The magazine insists the cartoon highlighted suffering from a conflict and did not mock Islam.
- Protests occurred outside the magazine's office, leading to debates on free expression in Turkiye.
