# Houris novel case: Kamel Daoud sentenced in Algeria

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events, followed from 25 October 2026 to 10 November 2026. 7 articles from 7 sources (society, justice); last updated on 10 November 2026 at 17:45.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society, Justice
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 25 October 2026 at 18:56
- Updated: 10 November 2026 at 17:45
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/526-houris-novel-case-kamel-daoud-sentenced-in-algeria

## Timeline (2 events)

### 25 October 2026 — [Controversy surrounding the novel Houris: Kamel Daoud's wife claims innocence](https://acturadar.com/en/events/458-controversy-surrounding-the-novel-houris-kamel-daoud-s-wife-claims-innocence.md)

Accused in the controversy surrounding Kamel Daoud's novel Houris, the writer's wife asserts her innocence.

3 sources, 3 articles · Not located

### 10 November 2026 — [Kamel Daoud sentenced in absentia to five years in prison in Algeria](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15445-kamel-daoud-sentenced-in-absentia-to-five-years-in-prison-in-algeria.md)

Franco-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud was sentenced in absentia to five years in prison in Algeria, following a complaint by Saâda Arbane regarding his novel Houris.

4 sources, 4 articles · Oran

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