Burhan Sonmez on Freedom of Speech

Burhan Sonmez, a Turkish-Kurdish writer and president of the PEN association, spoke about the creation of the ‘PEN Inge Feltrinelli – Writing as Resistance Award’. The award recognizes writers fighting for freedom of speech globally, reflecting the association’s worldwide efforts. Sonmez’s comments highlight the ongoing struggle for free expression and the importance of writers as defenders of human rights.

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