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Imprisoned comedian Deniz Göktaş begins writing notes for new show

Imprisoned comedian Deniz Göktaş begins writing notes for new show

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Deniz Göktaş, imprisoned in Turkey, is continuing to work on new material.
  • EMEP Istanbul Deputy İskender Bayhan visited Göktaş in prison and shared an update.
  • Göktaş remains in good spirits and health despite the prison conditions.

Imprisoned comedian Deniz Göktaş is maintaining her creative output despite being held at the Tekirdağ's Çorlu Karatepe High-Security Prison, often referred to as a "well-type" prison. Göktaş, known for her political satire, has begun writing notes for her next show while incarcerated.

İskender Bayhan, an Istanbul Deputy for the Emek Partisi (EMEP), visited Göktaş and shared the update via social media. Bayhan reported that Göktaş is continuing to produce work "in defiance of prison conditions."

"Today I visited İmran Deniz Göktaş in the Çorlu Karatepe 'well-type' prison where she is being held," Bayhan posted. "The young and strong voice of political humor in these lands has already started putting the notes for her next show to paper, despite the prison conditions. Her morale and health are quite good; she sends many greetings to everyone who is curious and supportive!"

The update indicates that Göktaş remains in good spirits and health, sending her regards to those who are concerned about her. Her continued work suggests a resilience in the face of her imprisonment.

Today I visited İmran Deniz Göktaş in the Çorlu Karatepe "well-type" prison where she is being held. The young and strong voice of political humor in these lands has already started putting the notes for her next show to paper, despite the prison conditions. Her morale and health are quite good; she sends many greetings to everyone who is curious and supportive!

— İskender BayhanSharing an update on comedian Deniz Göktaş's well-being and creative work from prison.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.