Author Elif Shafak Acquitted in Turkey
Author Elif Shafak was acquitted of charges of “insult” at a hearing held today in the Beyoglu Court of First Instance in Istanbul, bringing to a close one of… More
Acquittal for Turkish novelist
Shafak told Guardian Unlimited that she was "very happy with the outcome", but still concerned about threats to freedom of expression in Turkey. >> Read the story More
Turkey, a Touchy Critic, Plans to Put a Novel on Trial
“If there is a thief in a novel,” said Elif Shafak recently, “it doesn’t make the novelist a thief.” Yet, Ms. Shafak is due in court here on Sept.… More
Novelist May Be Jailed for a Character’s Remarks
Elif Shafak will appear in the country's seventh high criminal court on charges of violating Article 301 of the Turkish Criminal Code. >> Read the story More
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