Turkey arrests cartoonists over controversial religious caricatures

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Turkish police detained four cartoonists after a viral cartoon depicting religious figures sparked protests and condemnation from authorities, who labeled it a provocation and launched an investigation under laws against insulting religious values. The cartoon, published in LeMan magazine, was clarified by the magazine not to depict the Prophet Mohammed, but it still led to protests and police action in Istanbul.
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