Rooney withdraws books from UK sale over Palestine Action support
The Irish novelist withdrew works from UK distribution after pledging royalties to a protest group outlawed as a terrorist organization.
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What happened
Sally Rooney said her books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK. 123 She pledged to donate royalties to Palestine Action. 123 The British government has outlawed Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. 12
Why it matters
Rooney said publication of her books in Britain could be a serious criminal offence. 3 Her novels have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and were adapted into series formats. 1
Sources · 3
[1]Sally Rooney withdraws books from UK sale over support for Palestine Action
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[2]Irish novelist Sally Rooney said on Wednesday that her books are being withdrawn from sale in the U.K. because of her support for Palestine Action, a protest group the British government has outlawed as a terrorist organization.
The Associated Press · Bluesky
[3]Por apoyar a un grupo propalestino, los libros de Sally Rooney ya no se podrán vender en el Reino Unido
La Nación (Argentina)
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