Kamel Daoud Wins Prix Goncourt for Controversial Novel 'Houris'

Daoud's award highlights the political and cultural tensions surrounding his banned book on Algeria's 'black decade.'

Kamel Daoud's novel 'Houris,' which addresses Algeria's civil war, has won the prestigious Prix Goncourt.
The book is banned in Algeria due to its exploration of the 'black decade,' a period of intense conflict from 1992 to 2002.
Daoud's win is seen as a political statement, given the strained relations between France and Algeria.
The Goncourt jury's decision underscores the importance of freedom of expression in literature.
Gaël Faye's 'Jacaranda,' another finalist, won the Prix Renaudot, highlighting significant literary achievements this year.