A Turkish court has ordered access blocked to a YouTube video of jailed comedian Deniz Göktaş’s stand-up show 'Ölü Deniz,' citing national security and public order concerns.

Opposition leaders, artists, and rights groups in Turkey have rallied in support of comedian Deniz Göktaş, accusing authorities of using pretrial detention to punish jokes and political satire following his arrest.

Turkish authorities have blocked access to X posts containing clips from comedian Deniz Göktaş's show, "Ölü Deniz," after a ruling party official accused him of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The block was justified on grounds of national security and public order.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş, known for his political satire that reached millions, has been arrested in Istanbul, signaling the regime's concern over the power of laughter to diminish fear.

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş is under investigation for allegedly insulting religious values in remarks about the Quran made during his viral stand-up show “Ölü Deniz (Dead Sea).”