Friday, July 30, 2010

Anti-Government Cartoons in the Turkish Press

"Anti-Government Cartoons in the Turkish Press

Since the rise of the AKP party in 2002, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has filed lawsuits against various journalists, politicians, writers, and private citizens who have criticized his actions and the policies of his government. Erdogan's lawyers have argued in court that these critics insulted him by using 'defamatory language,' violated his rights, and caused him mental anguish."

More:MEMRI - The Middle East Media Research Institute