Turkish court jails comedian over 'dictator' quip
A Turkish court jailed comedian Deniz Goktas on Friday for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious values during a stand-up routine. Goktas was detained at Istanbul airport after his show gained 9.5 million views online. Critics claim the case exemplifies the increasing suppression of dissent in Turkey amid a climate of judicial harassment.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 16:08 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 16:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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