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The Outrage Over a Cartoon and the Response from Angry Mob
Freedom of speech under fire! The headquarters of LeMan, Türkiye’s so-called “satirical” magazine, faced a **vicious attack** in Istanbul. Shortly after the *unjust arrests* of four individuals falsely accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad with a cartoon, an angry mob decided to take the law into their own hands.
On Monday night, a group of unidentified attackers *broke windows* and threw stones at the magazine’s offices while chanting inflammatory slogans like “or we die we or them!” and “Long live the Sharía (Islamic Law)”. How far will these extremists go to suppress free thought and artistic expression?
Political Leaders Turn Their Back on Freedom of Expression
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya took to social media to declare the cartoon a “vile drawing,” reinforcing the narrative that any form of criticism against religious values is unacceptable. He stated,
“No freedom grants the right to offensively satirize the sacred elements of a belief.”
This is a blatant attack on *our freedoms*!
In a coordinated effort to stifle dissent, the head of Justice, Yilmaz Tunç, announced a judicial investigation led by the Attorney General of Istanbul. This is a clear message: criticize our beliefs and face the full wrath of the law.
LeMan Defends Its Position
Despite the threats, LeMan insists that the cartoon was not aimed at inciting violence or disrespecting religious beliefs. In their words,
“There was no intention to insult religious values.”
They argue that the cartoon merely highlights the plight of oppressed Muslims. But let’s not be fooled—there’s always a hidden agenda!
However, critics are relentless. Calls for the magazine’s shutdown are growing louder, with some even advocating for aggressive actions against those who dare to challenge the status quo.
Minister Yerlikaya reiterated,
“This vile act against our beloved prophet will receive the punishment it deserves before the law.”
The Turkish authorities are escalating their crackdown, including efforts to block access to social media accounts related to the magazine. The **march towards censorship** has begun!
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