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Turkish comedian faces up to 11 years in prison over Erdogan jokes

A Turkish comedian reportedly faces a possible prison sentence of up to 11 years over jokes about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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The case highlights serious pressure on free expression and the rule of law in Turkey.

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  1. Turkish comedian faces up to 11 years in prison over Erdogan jokes ↗bgnes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC

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