Kamel Daoud, the winner of France's Goncourt prize, is facing lawsuits in Algeria for allegedly stealing the story of a massacre survivor for his novel 'Houris'. Saada Arbane claims that the book's heroine is based on her life experiences shared during psychiatric sessions with Daoud's wife. The lawsuits cite medical confidentiality and a law against exploiting national tragedy. Daoud, a controversial figure in Algeria, has not yet responded to the allegations, while tensions between Algeria and France are escalating. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)