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Turkish Satirical Magazine Leman Staff Face Charges Over Prophet Cartoon
An Istanbul court upheld the pre-trial detention of six staff members from the Turkish satirical magazine Leman, charged with inciting hatred and derision for a cartoon depicting the prophets Muhammad and Moses, published in the June 26th, 2025 issue.
Turkish Satirical Magazine Leman Staff Face Charges Over Prophet Cartoon
An Istanbul court upheld the pre-trial detention of six staff members from the Turkish satirical magazine Leman, charged with inciting hatred and derision for a cartoon depicting the prophets Muhammad and Moses, published in the June 26th, 2025 issue.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish MP Sparks Outrage by Equating Prophet Muhammad with President
AKP MP Mestan Özcan's statement equating the Prophet Muhammad with Turkey's President during a parliament session on October 26th, 2023, sparked immediate outrage from opposition parties, highlighting deep political and religious sensitivities.
Turkish MP Sparks Outrage by Equating Prophet Muhammad with President
AKP MP Mestan Özcan's statement equating the Prophet Muhammad with Turkey's President during a parliament session on October 26th, 2023, sparked immediate outrage from opposition parties, highlighting deep political and religious sensitivities.
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44% Bias Score
Indonesian TikToker Sentenced to Prison for Blasphemy
An Indonesian court sentenced transgender TikToker Ratu Thalisa to almost three years in prison for blasphemy after she reportedly told a picture of Jesus to get a haircut during a livestream, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who cite Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transaction...
Indonesian TikToker Sentenced to Prison for Blasphemy
An Indonesian court sentenced transgender TikToker Ratu Thalisa to almost three years in prison for blasphemy after she reportedly told a picture of Jesus to get a haircut during a livestream, prompting condemnation from human rights groups who cite Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transaction...
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56% Bias Score
Charlie Hebdo Attack Trial: Six Men Face Court
Six men stand trial in Paris for a September 2020 knife attack outside the former Charlie Hebdo offices, five years after the 2015 massacre that killed 12; the trial reignites the debate on freedom of speech versus religious sensitivities.
Charlie Hebdo Attack Trial: Six Men Face Court
Six men stand trial in Paris for a September 2020 knife attack outside the former Charlie Hebdo offices, five years after the 2015 massacre that killed 12; the trial reignites the debate on freedom of speech versus religious sensitivities.
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56% Bias Score
Lawsuit Against Comedian Highlights Low Conviction Rate for Offense to Religious Feelings in Spain
Comedian Laura Yustres faces a lawsuit from Hazte Oír for displaying a picture resembling the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a New Year's Eve broadcast on Spanish public television, following a pattern of similar lawsuits rarely resulting in convictions.
Lawsuit Against Comedian Highlights Low Conviction Rate for Offense to Religious Feelings in Spain
Comedian Laura Yustres faces a lawsuit from Hazte Oír for displaying a picture resembling the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a New Year's Eve broadcast on Spanish public television, following a pattern of similar lawsuits rarely resulting in convictions.
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48% Bias Score
Maroccan Activist Sentenced for Blasphemy
Ibtissame Lachgar, a Moroccan activist, received a 30-month prison sentence and a fine for a 2022 X post showing her wearing a "Allah is a lesbian" T-shirt, violating Morocco's blasphemy law.
Maroccan Activist Sentenced for Blasphemy
Ibtissame Lachgar, a Moroccan activist, received a 30-month prison sentence and a fine for a 2022 X post showing her wearing a "Allah is a lesbian" T-shirt, violating Morocco's blasphemy law.
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40% Bias Score
UK Court Case Tests Limits of Free Speech After Quran Burning
Hamit Coskun, 50, faces charges for burning a Quran outside London's Turkish consulate on February 13th; his defense argues the prosecution is equivalent to reinstating blasphemy laws, while the prosecution maintains the charges relate to disorderly conduct.
UK Court Case Tests Limits of Free Speech After Quran Burning
Hamit Coskun, 50, faces charges for burning a Quran outside London's Turkish consulate on February 13th; his defense argues the prosecution is equivalent to reinstating blasphemy laws, while the prosecution maintains the charges relate to disorderly conduct.
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40% Bias Score
Nigerian Atheist Released from Prison, Remains Under Protection
After serving over four years for blasphemy, Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala was released from prison but remains under police protection due to safety concerns, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious law and freedom of speech in Nigeria.
Nigerian Atheist Released from Prison, Remains Under Protection
After serving over four years for blasphemy, Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala was released from prison but remains under police protection due to safety concerns, highlighting the ongoing conflict between religious law and freedom of speech in Nigeria.
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36% Bias Score
Badinter Recalls 2007 Charlie Hebdo Trial, Foretelling Later Attacks
In 2007, philosopher Elisabeth Badinter testified for Charlie Hebdo during a trial over Muhammad caricatures, warning against restricting free speech and foreshadowing later attacks on the publication.
Badinter Recalls 2007 Charlie Hebdo Trial, Foretelling Later Attacks
In 2007, philosopher Elisabeth Badinter testified for Charlie Hebdo during a trial over Muhammad caricatures, warning against restricting free speech and foreshadowing later attacks on the publication.
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48% Bias Score
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