Malika Oufkir
Moroccan Berber writer and memoirist
Born
April 2nd, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Morocco
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Born on April 2, 1953, in Morocco, this writer is recognized for her memoirs detailing the experiences of her family under the Moroccan monarchy. Following a coup attempt in 1972, she and her family were imprisoned for 17 years. The experience influenced her literary work, including the acclaimed memoir 'Stolen Lives.' After release, she began to document her story and those of others affected by political repression in Morocco. Her writing reflects the challenges faced by women and the impact of political turmoil on personal lives.
Authored the memoir 'Stolen Lives'
Chronicled her family's imprisonment
Documented women's experiences in Morocco
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