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Free Expression Digest: Mon., July 25
Mexican journalist murdered despite police protection, writer beaten up in Kerala over new book, Turkey issues arrest warrants for forty-two journalists, and more More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 22
Mexican journalist sued, Pentagon revises journalist rights in law of war manual, Chinese authorities issue arrest for protest-tracking blogger More
Mexico: Another Journalist Murdered in Veracruz
PEN America condemns the killing of Mexican journalist Pedro Tamayo Rosas. Tamayo, a reporter and editor in the eastern state of Veracruz, was shot and killed on July 20th… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., July 21
Prominent journalist killed in Kiev car bombing, Mexican journalist executed outside home, South Sudanese journalist arrested amid unrest, and more More
Mon cœur mis en trope #1
I haven’t yet begun to use metaphors. / It’s still raining. I don’t use metaphors. / My heart is black and quiet. / My heart has not yet begun… More
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Ukraine: Veteran Journalist Murdered in Car Bombing
The killing of veteran journalist Pavel Sheremet is a grievous blow against critical journalism in Eastern Europe and demands a serious response from authorities, PEN America said today. More
‘Guantánamo Diary’ Author Cleared for Release
PEN America welcomes news of the Periodic Review Board’s decision to clear Mohamedou Ould Slahi for release from Guantánamo Bay. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., July 20
Turkey blocks access to WikiLeaks, journalist in Ukraine killed in car bombing, Facebook under fire for deleting Kashmir-related posts More
PEN America and Jean Stein to Honor Groundbreaking Literature with New Awards
$75,000 Prize to be Awarded to a Single Writer for Originality and Impact More
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