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Conviction of Al-Jazeera Reporters Marks Rapid Decline in Free Expression in Egypt
The conviction and sentencing of Al Jazeera journalists Mohamed Fahmy, Peter Greste, and Baher Mohamed this week punctuate a rapid decline for free expression in Egypt since the military… More
Joint Letter Condemning Khadija Ismayilova’s Sentencing
Our joint letter with Sport for Rights condemning the sentencing of Khadija Ismayilova to a staggering 7.5 years in jail. More
The PEN Ten with Sonia Guiñansaca
"Erasure happens when it comes to the history/lives/contribution/resistance/survival of people of color in America, and so with my pen I make sure that they exist and are remembered in… More
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Conviction Won’t Silence Khadija Ismayilova
The conviction of investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova today is the latest in an effort to paint a thin veneer of legal legitimacy on a determined campaign by the Azerbaijan… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., Sept 1
Khadija Ismayilova sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, VICE News journalists charged with terrorism in Turkey, Columbia's secret bulk data collection, and more... More
PEN Calls for Immediate Release of Vice News Journalists Detained in Turkey
English PEN, PEN American Center, PEN International and PEN Turkey are extremely concerned about the detention of four VICE News journalists in Turkey and call on the Turkish authorities… More
Khadija Ismayilova’s Final Statement
"Yes, I might be in prison, but the work will continue," Khadija Ismayilova declared during her final statement today in the court case against her. Read it in full… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., Aug 31
Egypt sentences three Al Jazeera journalists to three years in prison, verdict delayed once again for Ismayilova, China arrests nearly 200 over 'online rumors' and more... More
Katrina: 10 Years Later
In this second of two blog posts commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Fatima Shaik reflects on the work of PEN's Children's and Young Adult Book Committee in… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., Aug 28
Verdict in the case of three Al-Jazeera journalists expected today, Associated Press sues the FBI over fake news story, Bangladesh arrests two more suspects in blogger's murder, and more... More
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