Kamel Daoud is an Algerian writer and journalist. He currently edits the French-language daily Le quotidien d’Oran, for which he writes a popular column, "Raïna Raïkoum". The column often includes commentary on the news. From Wikipedia
Saâda Arbane accuses the author of basing his award-winning novel on her personal trauma without consent, seeking €200,000 in damages.
