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Transsexual Turk upsets military

Started by Shana A, June 18, 2008, 11:45:23 AM

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June 18, 2008, 11:45:23 AM Last Edit: June 18, 2008, 09:29:34 PM by Zythyra
Transsexual Turk upsets military

By Sarah Rainsford
BBC News, Istanbul

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7460748.stm

With her throaty vocals and flamboyant frocks, Bulent Ersoy is Turkey's best-known diva, adored across the country.

She had her share of controversy over the years, most memorably when she was banned from stage after the 1980 military coup for having a sex-change.

Now she is facing up to four-and-a-half years in jail, accused of undermining support for Turkey's still-powerful military.

also

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7460649.stm

and more http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/transsexual-singer-faces-jail-after-questioning-turkeys-military-850016.html
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