"[Ahmet] Altan, the author of 10 acclaimed novels that have been translated around the world, as well as essays and journalism, was arrested last September following the attempted coup in Turkey in July 2016. Charges against him include 'giving subliminal messages in favour of a coup on television', 'membership of a terrorist organisation' and 'attempting to overthrow the government'."
Article source here:Arts Journal
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