Writer and Human Rights Lawyer Detained
On December 24, 2009, human rights lawyer, writer and PEN Turkey member Muharrem Erbey was arrested in Diyabakir, southeastern Turkey. Two weeks later, he remains in prison awaiting trial. More
Author Nedim Gürsel Acquitted of “Humiliating” Religion
International PEN is pleased to learn of the June 25, 2009 acquittal of Nedim Gürsel, who was on trial for his book Daughters of Allah. More
Gürsel Trial to Continue Against Prosecutor’s Advice
The trial against author Nedim Gürsel, who stands accused of "incitement to enmity or hatred" for his book, Daughters of Allah, is to continue despite the prosecutor's advice… More
Book on Trial for “Humiliation” of Religion
International PEN is concerned by the opening of trial proceedings on May 5, 2009, against the book Daughters of Allah by noted Turkish author Nedim Gürsel. More
Fears That Hearing Will Lead to Sentencing of Publisher Rag?p Zarakolu
International PEN fears that a hearing on April 8, 2008, will end with the sentencing of publisher and PEN Honorary Member Ragip Zarakolu, who is charged with “insult” under… More
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