Turkish singer questioned over video commemorating slain teen

[WorldNews]

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One of Turkey's most prominent pop singers has been questioned over a video clip commemorating a teenager whose 2013 death in anti-government demonstrations mobilised opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reports said Wednesday. Sevval Sam, known for her activism, was questioned by Istanbul prosecutors Tuesday as part of an investigation launched last week into almost a dozen artists who appeared in the video, Milliyet daily reported. She was accused of "inciting people to commit a crime" for taking part in the video entitled "For Justice and For Berkin", which was released ahead of the anniversary of Berkin Elvan's death in March. The artists then take turns to say things such as "I'm Berkin Elvan," "Can you sleep comfortably?" and "How can you laugh or smile?".

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