Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan
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Thu 13:49 - DW All
Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
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Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
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Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
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Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas detained at Istanbul airport
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Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan