Ahmet Altan
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Ahmet Altan is a prominent Turkish novelist and journalist, known for his criticism of the Turkish government and his outspoken views on freedom of expression. He has faced imprisonment for his writings, particularly during the crackdown on dissent in Turkey, making him a symbol of the struggle for press freedom in the country.
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Ahmet Altan is a vehement opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and has recently published a new novel addressing a taboo subject in Turkey.
Ahmet Altan, opposant au régime du président Erdogan : « Aucun romancier ne doit renoncer à la possibilité d’écrire un bon roman par crainte de la prison »Le Monde·
France· 2025-12-02
France· 2025-12-02Also mentioned
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Ahmet Altan is noted as a journalist imprisoned for his views, similar to Hrant Dink.
Mickey… i to je TurskaVijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·
Montenegro· 2025-11-06
Montenegro· 2025-11-06
Ahmet Altan is a writer imprisoned in Turkey, mentioned by Saviano in the context of freedom of expression.
Roberto Saviano: «Ho sprecato la mia vita e mi manca l’amore. Ho pensato al suicidio, a volte vorrei sparire»Corriere della Sera·
Italy· 2025-05-04
Italy· 2025-05-04
