I remember discussing with you political/social cartoons the last summer. — javi2541997
The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey
The French weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo's cartoon about the earthquake in Turkiye is continuing to receive negative criticism from all over the world.
Not only in Turkish society but several European nations and other countries have been reacting to its caricature.
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The image published by Charlie Hebdo on the same day of the earthquake with the title "Cartoon of the Day" reads "Earthquake in Turkiye. Even, no need to send tanks." — Freedom of Speech or Insulting? - Euronews
Fine line
The critical voice of the political cartoonist can provide a vital safety valve for a society. They can give expression to frustrations, grievances and opposition. But cartoonists need to remain sensitive to local political and social histories.
It’s a fine line between balancing the need to protect free speech and these concerns. Political cartoonists need to continue to speak truth to power, but in so doing must ensure they do not cause division and hostility which may threaten the most fundamental of rights – the right to life. — The Conversation
This thread makes me feel nostalgic! I remember sharing cartoons with you when I was a very recent member of TPF. I missed its existence when it is pretty good, indeed. — javi2541997
I agree with you. The new cartoon from Charlie Hebdo is very offensive. The people of Turkey are not guilty nor responsible for such a natural disaster. I understand that political cartoonists need freedom of speech to do their work, and to show off criticising politicians.
But in this case, it is different: I see that two normal people appear with a satirical phrase. I think it is hurtful without any cause or reason. If Erdoğan were the one who was drawn in the cartoon, the Turkish people would have interpreted it differently. More than attack to their victims, a clever criticism on Erdoğan's management regarding the effects of the earthquake. — javi2541997
The cartoon is from February, and it is criticizing the Turkish treatment of the Kurds. There were anti-Kurd pogroms in the seventies and eighties in the region where the earthquake was centred. — Jamal
EDIT: the fake outrage no doubt came from Turkish nationalists and Erdogan-loyalists. — Jamal
From the article, the cartoon received negative criticism from around the world. — Amity
It surprises me why the cartoonist didn't draw Salazar when he was alive in the same period as Franco... — javi2541997
How can you not with that fantastic football result in Euro24 final!? Spain 2 - England 1. — Amity
At least in the UK with Labour toppling the Tories. Yesterday, PM Keir Starmer hosted a European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace - hopefully building stronger relationships...we will see... — Amity
But, of course, the hard right are still around. Boris, Truss and Farage hurrying off to support Trump. — Amity
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