Article #8162

France 24 - World News

France 24 - World News

Title Prize-winning book 'Houris' brings prison term for French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud Source France 24 - World News
Description French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced in Algeria to three years in prison and fined over his award-winning novel “Houris,” which revisits the country’s civil war. The ruling reflects the mounting pressure on authors confronting Algeria’s violent past and raises fresh concerns over freedom of expression.
Link https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260422-prize-winning-book-houris-brings-prison-term-for-french-algerian-author-kamel-daoud Published At 2026-04-22 11:11:55 (3 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-04-22 11:14:19 Updated At 2026-04-22 11:14:19