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U.S. concerned about judicial harassment to curb expression in Turkey after pop star arrest - State Dept

FILE PHOTO: Turkish pop star Gulsen performs during a concert in Aydin, Turkey March 27, 2022. Depo Photos via REUTERS/File Photo

The United States remains concerned about efforts in Turkey to restrict expression via censorship and judicial harassment, according to a State Department spokesperson, following the arrest of a Turkish pop star for on-stage remarks.

Pop singer Gulsen was jailed Thursday and charged with incitement to hatred after video of a quip she made on stage in April about religious schools was broadcast by a pro-government media outlet.

(Reporting by Pete Schroeder; Editing by Daniel Wallis)

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