Description: (Algerian Author, Novelist, and Essayist)
Boualem Sansal, an Algerian author, is renowned for his literary achievements. In 2012, he received the Prix du roman arabe, although the award was revoked following his contentious appearance at the Jerusalem Writers Festival in Israel. Despite encountering criticism and opposition, Sansal persists in his writing and participation in literary pursuits, demonstrating his commitment to his art and his readiness to tackle significant social and political themes in his works.