Freedom of expression under fire: Turkish cartoonists arrested over prophet imagery

Turkish authorities detained three cartoonists over a satirical drawing published by weekly magazine Leman that seemed to depict Prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands in the sky, while missiles flew below in a scene resembling war.

The cartoon, widely seen as a commentary on religious harmony in contrast to conflict on Earth, drew strong condemnation from government officials and religious conservatives.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared a video on X showing police...