"Turkish star faces jail for criticising army
One of Turkey's most popular singers is facing up to three years in jail after being accused of trying to weaken public support for the powerful armed forces.
In a case highlighting the pivotal role of the army in Turkish life, prosecutors have indicted Bülent Ersoy on charges of 'making the public detest military service' after saying on nationwide television that if she had a son, she would not let him fight against Kurdish separatists."
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