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WorldTurkish comic set for release after Erdoğan insult conviction

An Istanbul court convicted comedian Deniz Göktaş of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and sentenced him to nearly 19 months in prison, but ordered his release because of time served. He was also given a travel ban, while the case awaits a final decision from the court of appeals.

TurkeyDeniz GöktaşErdoğanFree speech

BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-28 18:11Original

Turkish comic set for release after Erdoğan insult conviction
Turkish comic set for release after Erdoğan insult convictionWorld