# Turkish comedian arrested for jokes about Erdogan and Islam

Turkish authorities arrested a stand-up comedian for jokes targeting President Erdogan and Islam, as part of a wider crackdown on dissent. The arrest underscores ongoing concerns over freedom of expression and political repression in Turkey.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36yrlzew39o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:28:43 GMT