Comparable Incidents
The following incidents are often compared to the cartoon controversy. For a more complete listing of incidents please see, Freedom of speech versus blasphemy
- The Satanic Verses controversy (novel, 1988, global)
- Life of Brian (film, 1979, United States and Europe)
- Mohammad, Messenger of God (film, 1977, United States, Libya, UK and Lebanon)
- Gregorius Nekschot (cartoons, 2008, Netherlands)
- Innocence of Muslims (film, 2012, United States)
- Charlie Hebdo (cartoon controversies, 2011 and 2012)
- Fitna, 2008 Dutch film about Islam, which led to worldwide Muslim protests and a hate speech trial
- Behzti, (2004 play, United Kingdom)
Read more about this topic: Economic And Social Consequences Of The Jyllands-Posten Muhammad Cartoons Controversy
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