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Stars Defend Author Sally Rooney Against UK Book Ban
A group of international artists, including actors Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, have penned an open letter to the UK government in support of author Sally Rooney. Her books were removed from sale in Britain due to her financial support for Palestine Action, an organization deemed a terrorist group by the UK.
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What happened
- 01International artists support author Sally Rooney after her books were removed from sale in the UK.
- 02The books were delisted due to Rooney's financial support for Palestine Action, a designated terrorist group.
- 03Signatories include actors Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Susan Sarandon, and Tilda Swinton.
- 04The open letter calls Rooney "a writer, not a terrorist" and condemns censorship.
- 05Rooney's publisher cited UK legislation preventing royalty payments as the cause for removal.
- 06Palestine Action was outlawed in the UK for property damage and disrupting military supply to Israel.
The signatories argue that Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist, and that removing her books infringes on free speech. The publisher cited UK legislation preventing royalty payments as the reason for the book's removal from shelves.
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