Algeria breaks with its writers: Kamel Daoud sentenced to prison | FactaeAlgeria breaks with its writers: Kamel Daoud sentenced to prison
The Algerian authorities sentenced Kamel Daoud, winner of the Goncourt Prize for his novel 'Houris', to a prison term for his critical positions.
Published 12sem·7 sources✓ ConfirmedImportant·updated 12sem
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This decision symbolizes the growing rupture between Algiers authorities and the country's intellectual community.
The sentence increases tension around freedom of expression and writers' rights in Algeria.
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