Appendix 2

Individuals in Kurdish areas of Iran who faced persecution and restrictions as a result of writing or publishing books:

1. Shahram Ghavami, novelist in Sanandaj (see main text).

2. Behzad Khoshali, writer and researcher from Saghz (see main text).

3. Ali Ahmadi, writer of book on religion.

4. Saeed Ahmadi, writer of book on religion.

5. Hadi Ahmadi, writer of book on religion.

6. Zeinab Yusefi, writer and translator from Sanandaj.

7. Chanwar Fathi, writer and translator from Saghz