Turkish Satirical Weekly Faces Backlash Over Muhammad Cartoon

Source: Satirical Turkish weekly LeMan targeted over ‘Muhammad’ cartoon (2025-07-02)

The Turkish satirical magazine LeMan has come under fire after publishing a cartoon depicting the Prophet Muhammad. The controversy has drawn attention from international organizations concerned about press freedom and religious sensitivities. The Committee to Protect Journalists has highlighted the incident, emphasizing the challenges faced by journalists in Turkey when covering sensitive topics. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between free expression and religious respect in the region.

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