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YouTuber İlker Canikligil given suspended prison sentence over ‘Order 66’ remarks

YouTuber İlker Canikligil given suspended prison sentence over ‘Order 66’ remarks

Canikligil had spent several weeks in pretrial detention over his remarks.

25 November 2025

Youtuber İlker Canikligil released after six weeks in custody over remarks targeting Erdoğan supporters

Youtuber İlker Canikligil released after six weeks in custody over remarks targeting Erdoğan supporters

Canikligil was arrested in late March after calling for “order 66” against Erdoğan’s supporters, referencing a mass extermination command from the Star Wars series.

YouTube broadcaster İlker Canikligil arrested over call for 'Order 66' targeting Erdoğan supporters

YouTube broadcaster İlker Canikligil arrested over call for 'Order 66' targeting Erdoğan supporters

Canikligil came under fire after recounting his dialogue with a taxi driver who supports the president.