Daúd received five years in prison in Algeria for the novel awarded the Goncourt Prize

Algerian-French writer Kamel Daoud was sentenced to five years in prison for violating professional secrecy related to his novel "Houris." The court found that Daoud and his wife, a psychiatrist, used confidential medical information from a patient who claimed her experiences were depicted in the book. Daoud denied these allegations, asserting that the novel was not based on the woman's life. This case follows a previous conviction in April, where he received a three-year sentence for similar charges. The Algerian Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation complicates artistic expressions related to the civil war, as it punishes those who exploit national tragedies.