International Report - "If I Say that, I'm Going to Jail": in Turkey, Political Humour in Trial
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Göktaş, who has been detained since July 3rd, shared this message before his hearing: "I'm fine, I'll hear a car horn after 88 days, let's see if I've missed it."
Comedian Deniz Göktaş's trial begins tomorrow at the 14th Criminal Court of First Instance on charges of "insulting the President," "denigrating religious values," and "praising crime and criminals." He clearly doesn't like the title "comedian" to avoid appearing ridiculous. What he does is actually a truly Turkish profession. The most accurate term for it would be "teacher" (from teaching), "director" (from directing), and "make people laugh" (…
When to make jokes leads to prison. In Turkey, a famous comedian will be tried from this Monday, September 28th for his last show. Deniz Göktas has been in prison since the beginning of July, accused in particular of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. His detention and trial illustrate the extent of the attacks on freedom of expression in Turkey. For stand-up actors, self-censorship has become the rule, despite increasing public attract…
Deniz Göktaş's hearing will take place today at Çağlayan Courthouse. Members of parliament and artists will also attend Göktaş's trial. Now, citizens are wondering about the latest situation, asking, "Has Deniz Göktaş been released? Has he been set free?"
Deniz Göktaş to appear before a judge for the first time today: The imprisoned comedian Deniz Göktaş will appear before a judge for the first time today at 10:00 AM at the Çağlayan Courthouse in Turkey.
Detained comedian Deniz Göktaş made a post on his social media account before his first hearing, which will be held at Çağlayan Courthouse on Monday, September 28th at 10:00 AM. Göktaş, who has been detained for approximately 88 days, described his daily life in Karatepe High Security Prison in a humorous way and shared his striking observations about his experiences in prison. “I will hear a car horn for the first time in 88 days” […] Deniz Gök…
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