A literary writer and journalist, Demir was sentenced to 6 years in prison for writing two books titled “Dağın Kadın Hali (Womanly State of the Mountain)” and “Devrimin Rojava Hali (Revolution’s State of Rojava). She was accused of glorifying terrorists. She appealed the verdict but the court reversed the decision on only one book. Demir moved to Belgium, likely to avoid imprisonment.
Arzu Demir
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Female
Status:Displaced/In Exile