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Free Expression Digest: Thurs., December 3
U.S. journalist Jason Rezaian in 'immediate danger', Libel victory shocks journalists in Croatia, China & U.S. reach cyber crime agreement. More
Iran: Jason Rezaian’s Health Deteriorates, PEN Demands His Immediate Release
Reports that Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian is in immediate danger as he marks 500 days in Iran’s Evin prison should result in his unconditional release from detention, PEN… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., December 2
Egyptian journalist detained for 'spreading false news', Turkish court rejects appeal for jailed editors, #SueMeSaudi goes viral. More
After the Cameras Leave, In Three Parts
I drink the house into a desert / I keep the whole world thirsty / I stay after everyone else leaves / I keep you awake until the sun… More
The PEN Ten with Lauren Beukes
"I joke that some people go to see psychologists, but I get my issues out on the page and make it my readers’ problem." More
2016 PEN/Edward and Lily Tuck Award for Paraguayan Literature
WinnerNathalia María Echauri Castagnino for Doce Lunas Llenas: Poesias sobre la Divina Energia FemeninaThe PEN/Edward and Lily Tuck Prize for Paraguayan Literature has been established by a $100,000 grant… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., December 1
Prominent Turkish human rights lawyer assassinated, Google denies agreement to monitor anti-Israel videos, Poland: Culture minister wants to ban play. More
2016 PEN Literary Awards Longlists
PEN is thrilled to announce the longlists for the 2016 PEN Literary Awards. Over the last four days, Literary Hub has helped us showcase eighty titles that have been… More
Khadija Ismayilova Conviction Upheld in Sham Proceedings in Azerbaijan
A court ruling upholding the conviction of acclaimed investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova in Azerbaijan this week marks another grim chapter in an orchestrated government quest to silence her, PEN… More
China: Conditional Release & Reduced Sentence for Gao Yu
Gao Yu’s conditional release from prison on medical grounds is a welcome relief from Chinese authorities’ decades-long persecution of her for her investigative journalism, PEN American Center said today. More
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