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New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

New lawsuit against journalist Deniz Yücel for ‘insulting Erdoğan’

The court case filed against Die Welt reporter Deniz Yücel for “insulting the President” has been merged with the file of the case where he is standing trial on charge of “publicly degrading the state.”

Citizen arrested after criticizing Erdoğan in a street interview

'IS IT A CRIME TO CRITICIZE AKP?'

Citizen arrested after criticizing Erdoğan in a street interview

HDP Şırnak MP Kaçmaz has addressed a Parliamentary question to Vice President Oktay regarding a citizen who has been arrested after criticizing the ruling AKP and its Chair and President Erdoğan in a street interview in Antalya province.

12 November 2020

2 Children Pardoned as They Apologize to Erdoğan and Memorize a Poem

‘INSULTING ERDOĞAN’

2 Children Pardoned as They Apologize to Erdoğan and Memorize a Poem

Put on trial for insulting President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan, two children have been absolved of the offense as they have fulfilled the conditions of offering an apology and memorizing a poem as part of conciliatory proceedings.

10 January 2020

Merkel Permits Humorist Böhmermann to be Tried

Merkel Permits Humorist Böhmermann to be Tried

German Chancellor Merkel has announced that she will authorize jurisdiction to judge Jan Böhmermann who read a poem poking fun at President Erdoğan.

Probe into Kılıçdaroğlu for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Probe into Kılıçdaroğlu for ‘Insulting Erdoğan’

Ankara Chief Prosecution has launched probe into CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu for using the expression of “tinpot dictator” for Erdoğan.

18 January 2016

University Student Detained for “Insulting Erdoğan”

University Student Detained for “Insulting Erdoğan”

A student from Ege University was detained after hanging a sticker depicting the President Erdoğan while running away.