More than 20 people have been detained by Turkish security forces for wearing a white T-shirt with the word "HERO" written on it in block letters. The "HERO" T-shirts were originally sold by a Turkish clothing store ubiquitous in shopping centers throughout the country. More than 20 people have been detained in Turkey for wearing the T-shirt, according to Turkish media reports. It's unclear what basis there is for detaining people for wearing a T-shirt under Turkish penal law. Guantanamo-style uniformsIn mid-July, Turkey's Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag announced a new rule that prohibits suspects from appearing in court wearing anything that has text on it.
Source: CNN July 28, 2017 19:07 UTC