"Yavuz Ekinci's words deserve to be heard freely and without fear because our collective future rests on the courage of one, of all, to tell uncomfortable truths," said Burhan Sonmez, PEN International president. This emphasizes the critical role of writers in society and the necessity for their voices to echo without the threat of censorship or imprisonment.
"The charge against Ekinci is a clear example of how Turkey uses its Anti-Terror Law, particularly Article 7, to silence independent voices," stated PEN International. This highlights the systemic challenges faced by authors who address sensitive topics like the plight of the Kurdish people.
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