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
PEN Appeal: Nedim Gürsel
May 14, 2009 Mehmet Ali Sahin Minster of Justice Adalet Bakanligi 06659 Ankara Turkey Fax: 00-90-312419-3370 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization of writers dedicated to protecting freedom… 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
PEN Appeal: Nedim Gürsel
May 4, 2009 Mehmet Ali Sahin Minster of Justice Adalet Bakanligi 06659 Ankara Turkey Fax: 00-90-312419-3370 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization of writers dedicated to protecting freedom… 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
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