The recent controversy surrounding a cartoon published by Leman magazine has escalated, resulting in police detaining the cartoonist and issuing arrest warrants for the editorial team. Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc condemned the depiction of religious figures, defending the notion that freedom of expression should not permit the mocking of sacred beliefs. Despite the magazine's claim that the cartoon was misunderstood and issuance of an apology, the backlash included protests outside their office, highlighting the sensitive nature of depicting religious figures in Turkey's context of secularism.
The cartoon depicting Muhammad and Moses shaking hands amid falling missiles has led to police detaining the cartoonist and issuing arrest warrants for magazine's editorial staff.
Justice Minister Tunc emphasized that freedom of expression does not justify mocking sacred religious values, labeling such acts as an affront to social harmony.
In response to the controversy, Leman magazine stated that the cartoon had been misunderstood and issued an apology, trying to mitigate the backlash against the piece.
Interior Minister Yerlikaya confirmed the cartoonist's detention, declaring that those responsible for the 'vile drawing' would be held accountable under the law.
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