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Originally Published 16 hours ago — by Dawn Images
Writers Against Genocide is urging a boycott of Adelaide Writers' Week after the festival withdrew Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation, citing concerns over cultural insensitivity following the Bondi massacre, which has led to widespread protests and the withdrawal of over 100 writers.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Authors including Michelle de Kretser and Melissa Lucashenko are boycotting Adelaide Writers' Week in protest of the festival's cancellation of Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance, citing censorship and anti-Palestinian racism as reasons. The festival's decision was influenced by concerns over community sensitivity following recent events, leading to widespread criticism and withdrawal of support from several authors and organizations.