Turkish Comedian Arrested at Istanbul Airport Over Jokes Deemed Offensive to Islam

A well-known Turkish comedian was taken into custody upon landing at Istanbul airport on Thursday. Prosecutors alleged that material from one of his stand-up performances was offensive to Islam. The arrest was made based on charges related to insulting the religion. The case has drawn attention to the boundaries of free expression in Turkey.
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