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A popular Turkish television series was unable to air this week after the country’s radio and television watchdog RTUK imposed a temporary ban, citing harm to “national and moral values.” The series “Kızıl Goncalar” (Crimson Buds) on Fox TV tells of the rift between secular and religious conservative groups in Turkey. It gained fame after its first two episodes got nearly 12 million YouTube views. The show highlights the mostly secluded lifestyle of Islamic communities or cults in the country. The RTUK imposed a two-week ban and a fine on the series. The new episode’s trailer, featuring an att…

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