Charged with ‘violating public modesty’ for sexual content in his novel The Use of Life, Naji served 10 months in prison in 2016. After a prolonged legal battle during which he faced a travel ban, his sentence was overturned in May 2018. Naji now lives and writes in exile.
Ahmed Naji
Is case active: Yes
Country:Egypt
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Displaced/In Exile