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October 4, 2026
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A joke about President Erdogan has landed a Turkish comedian in prison. And pop star Mabel Matiz is facing prosecution over a music video featuring lustful looks between two men. The cases are raising fresh concerns about the space for satire, art and self-expression in Turkey.
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