Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş tried for insulting Erdoğan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Sept, 12:12 · Archive

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş faces trial for allegedly insulting President Erdoğan in a standup show.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş is on trial for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and, according to DW News, for jokes about Islam that prosecutors say praised criminals and incited hatred. His prosecution is part of a broader crackdown on critics of Turkey's government.

How it is being reported

• Turkey: Comedian on trial for 'insulting' Erdogan in showDW News · 28 Sept, 11:52
• Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş on trial for insulting President Erdoğan in standup showEuronews · 28 Sept, 09:53

In this story: Deniz Göktaş · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey

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