Leman Magazine Cartoon Sparks Turkish Crackdown: Press Freedom Under Siege
Leman Magazine: A Cartoon, Arrests, and a Nation's Struggle with Free Speech The arrest of four Leman Magazine staffers in Turkey has ignited a global debate about press freedom and the limits of satire. The catalyst? A cartoon, allegedly offensive to the Prophet Muhammad. This isn't merely a simple "cartoon controversy"; it's a stark symbol of Turkey's ongoing struggle with freedom of expression and the precarious balance between artistic expression and religious sensitivities....