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Bekir Aslan Arrested for Insulting President on Social Media

7/10/2025

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Bekir Aslan, dubbed "Basel," was arrested for allegedly "publicly insulting the president" through a social media post. Despite his claims that the post targeted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, he faces multiple charges, including inciting hatred. With a troubling history of similar offenses, Aslan has been remanded in custody once again.

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Bekir Aslan, dubbed "Basel," was arrested for allegedly "publicly insulting the president" through a social media post. Despite his claims that the post targeted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, he faces multiple charges, including inciting hatred. With a troubling history of similar offenses, Aslan has been remanded in custody once again.