Can all the American readers imagine how full our jails would be if people were arrested for criticizing the President, members of Congress, Governors of their state, Mayors of their respective cities, etc. etc.? In Muslim countries, you have to zip your lips.
Former Miss Turkey arrested for criticizing Recep Tayyip Erdogan online
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan listens to Pope Francis during a meeting at the Presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici) ** FILE ** more >
By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times - Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Former Miss Turkey
Merve Buyuksarac was reportedly arrested after quoting a satirical poem online that criticized President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ms. Buyuksarac, the 26-year-old model who was crowned Miss Turkey in 2006, admitted in an Istanbul court that she “may have quoted a poem” in humor magazine Uykusuz, the New York Post reported.
Her arrest comes as the Turkish government cracks down on social media following the Paris terror attack on Charlie Hebdo.
Ms. Buyuksarac said she quickly deleted the post when a friend warned that such comments could get her in trouble.
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Former Miss Turkey arrested for criticizing Recep Tayyip Erdogan online - Washington Times
Former Miss Turkey arrested for criticizing Recep Tayyip Erdogan online
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan listens to Pope Francis during a meeting at the Presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici) ** FILE ** more >
By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times - Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Former Miss Turkey
Merve Buyuksarac was reportedly arrested after quoting a satirical poem online that criticized President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Ms. Buyuksarac, the 26-year-old model who was crowned Miss Turkey in 2006, admitted in an Istanbul court that she “may have quoted a poem” in humor magazine Uykusuz, the New York Post reported.
Her arrest comes as the Turkish government cracks down on social media following the Paris terror attack on Charlie Hebdo.
Ms. Buyuksarac said she quickly deleted the post when a friend warned that such comments could get her in trouble.
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Former Miss Turkey arrested for criticizing Recep Tayyip Erdogan online - Washington Times
