Turkish journalists arrested over alleged 'Prophet Mohammed' cartoon that inspired angry mob

Istanbul police on Monday fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a mob of protesters who attacked a bar frequented by staffers from LeMan satirical magazine following its publication of a cartoon believed to be of the Prophet Mohammed. Authorities detained the artist and two staffers despite the magazine's insistence the cartoon had been "misinterpreted".

Jul 1, 2025 - 12:00
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Turkish journalists arrested over alleged 'Prophet Mohammed' cartoon that inspired angry mob
Istanbul police on Monday fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a mob of protesters who attacked a bar frequented by staffers from LeMan satirical magazine following its publication of a cartoon believed to be of the Prophet Mohammed. Authorities detained the artist and two staffers despite the magazine's insistence the cartoon had been "misinterpreted".
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