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Violence Erupts in Istanbul Over Controversial Cartoon

6/30/2025

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A violent attack erupted at the LeMan magazine building in Beyoglu, Istanbul, ignited by outrage over a controversial cartoon of Prophet Muhammad. As tensions flared, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunç launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the cartoonist and editors. The chaos also endangered innocent bystanders caught in the fray.

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Story summary

A violent attack erupted at the LeMan magazine building in Beyoglu, Istanbul, ignited by outrage over a controversial cartoon of Prophet Muhammad. As tensions flared, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunç launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of the cartoonist and editors. The chaos also endangered innocent bystanders caught in the fray.