Demonstrators gathered near a mosque in protest of a cartoon published by LeMan, leading to clashes with the police and damage to the magazine's offices. Four staff members were detained by Turkish authorities, including the cartoonist and the editor-in-chief, while two others face possible arrests abroad. Officials assert that the cartoon is offensive to religious sentiments, but the magazine clarified that the character depicted was not the Prophet Muhammad and expressed regret for any offense caused. An investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered near a central mosque under heavy police presence, chanting religious slogans and condemning the illustration.
Turkish authorities have detained four staff members from LeMan, including the cartoonist, editor-in-chief, and two other employees.
Officials claim the cartoon insults religious values, while the magazine insists the character was not the Prophet Muhammad and apologised for any offence caused.
An investigation is ongoing.
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