Cartoonists arrested in Turkey after prophet sketch sparks outrage, govt shares dramatic videos

Turkish authorities detained three cartoonists from Leman magazine over a satirical cartoon depicting Prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands as war raged below. The image, intended as a call for peace, sparked outrage among officials and religious conservatives. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared arrest videos, calling the cartoon ‘vile.’ Justice officials launched a probe under hate speech laws. Leman apologised, saying the cartoon was misunderstood and urged protection of free expression.