Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Turkish writers boycott Istanbul literary event over Naipaul invitation

"Turkish writers boycott Istanbul literary event over Naipaul invitation

Well-known Indian-British writer Sir Vidiadhar Suraiprasad Naipaul’s invitation to speak at an Istanbul literary event has prompted controversy due to the author’s critical statements about Islam."

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