Kamel Daoud, an Algerian author, has won France's Goncourt literary award for his novel 'Houris', which recounts the brutal civil war in Algeria during the 1990s. The story, told through the eyes of a survivor named Fajr, highlights the suffering of women during this dark period. Despite its accolades, the book faces challenges in Algeria, including a lack of local publishers and potential legal repercussions for discussing the civil war. Daoud, who has lived in Paris since 2020, critiques the political landscape in Algeria and hopes his work will inspire reflection on freedom and history. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)