VOICED : La escritora Asli Erdogan seguira detenida en Turquia

Asli Erdogan, a renowned Turkish writer, has been imprisoned since August for her involvement with a pro-Kurdish newspaper. Despite initial reports of her release, she remains detained on charges of belonging to a terrorist organization. Legal proceedings have cleared her of some charges, but she still faces accusations under Turkish law. The PKK, a Kurdish militant group, is central to these charges. Erdogan was arrested during a wave of detentions following a failed coup in Turkey. Despite her imprisonment, she is celebrated for her literary contributions, with her works translated into multiple languages.

Why was Asli Erdogan initially imprisoned?

• For writing a controversial novel

• For collaborating with a pro-Kurdish newspaper

• For participating in a protest

• For traveling without a visa

What is the significance of Article 314 in Asli Erdogan's case?

• It concerns charges of defamation

• It is about charges of espionage

• It pertains to charges of terrorism

• It relates to charges of treason

Which organization is referred to as a 'terrorist organization' in the context of Asli Erdogan's charges?

• The Kurdistan Workers' Party

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The Turkish Writers' Association

Who was arrested alongside Asli Erdogan during the mass purges?

• A political activist

• A translator named Ninek Mie Alpay

• A journalist

• A fellow novelist

What is notable about Asli Erdogan's literary career?

• She has never won any awards

• She is related to the Turkish president

• Her works have been translated into several languages

• She has written only one novel