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Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown

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3 July

Deniz Goktas was remanded in custody for jokes about Erdogan and insults to religious values.

Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.

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3 July

Deniz Goktas was remanded in custody for jokes about Erdogan and insults to religious values.