Dogan Pehlevan
Dogan Pehlevan is a cartoonist known for his provocative and politically charged works that often tackle sensitive subjects. He was recently in the news for being arrested by Turkish police over a cartoon that was perceived to depict the Prophet Muhammad and sparked significant backlash from religious conservatives and government officials.
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Doğan Pehlevan, the owner of the cartoon in question, was arrested for charges including 'insulting the president'.
Leman dergisi Yazı işleri müdürü Aslan Özdemir tutuklandı
Turkey· 2025-07-12
Doğan Pehlevan was arrested as part of the investigation into the public denigration of religious values.
Leman Dergisi yazı işleri müdürü İstanbul Havalimanı'nda gözaltına alındıTurkey· 2025-07-11Dogan Pehlevan is the author of the controversial drawing that led to his arrest in Turkey.
Arrestos, atentados y condenas de muerte: las consecuencias que han traído las sátiras a Mahoma | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-07-03
Doğan Pehlevan was arrested for insulting the President and inciting hatred and hostility.
Leman Dergisine mali soruşturma! 4 şüpheli tutuklandı! İfadelerine CNN Türk ulaştıTurkey· 2025-07-02
The cartoonist, Dogan Pehlevan, had sought to highlight 'the suffering of a Muslim man killed in Israeli attacks'.
Turkish police arrest cartoonists over drawing ‘showing prophet Muhammad’ | Turkey
United Kingdom· 2025-07-01
