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İlhan Sami Çomak was imprisoned for 30 years, 3 months, and 6 days.

1994
Arrested
At the age of 22, Ilhan Çomak was arrested and charged with starting a forest fire and being associated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). He eventually confessed to the charges after 19 days of torture. On Nov 26, 2024, after 30 years, 3 months, and 6 days, he regained his freedom.
1994
Imprisoned
Kurdish poet İlhan started to write poetry in jail, and he released eight books of poetry from inside the prison walls. Read his poems. He was released on Nov 26, 2024 after spending 30 years, 3 months, and 6 days in prison.
2020
Honorary member
İlhan Çomak was announced as an honorary member by PEN Norway’s Writers in Prison Committee. Together with PEN centers worldwide, PEN Norway vigorously fought for Çomak’s release until he was set free in November 2024.

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