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Free Expression Digest: Thurs., June 25
Prosecutors complete investigation into case of Khadija Ismayilova in Azerbaijan, Myanmar's media stifled by fear ahead of crucial elections, unprecedented crackdown on press freedom in Egypt, and more. More
Honorees of the 2015 PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize
At the 2015 PEN Literary Awards Ceremony on June 8, PEN announced the winner and finalists for the inaugural PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize, an annual award that recognizes a… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., June 24
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you the latest news and developments on censorship, mass surveillance, and other challenges to free expression worldwide. More
Two Poems by Abdellatif Laâbi
she would pull her headscarf off / and strike the floor seven times / cursing the heavens and the Tyrant / I was in the cave / where convicts… More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., June 23
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you the latest news and developments on censorship, mass surveillance, and other challenges to free expression worldwide. Subscribe to the Free Expression Digest to… More
Concern in South Africa over British GCHQ’s Unlawful Interception of Communications
Reports, confirmed by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, that the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), a British intelligence and surveillance agency, intercepted the communications of human rights groups in South Africa… More
India: Authorities must ensure swift and thorough investigation into murder of journalist
Police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of journalist Sandeep Kothari, who was kidnapped and burned to death in the state of Madya Pradesh. More
A View from the United States: The PEN America Translation Committee
This is a fascinating time for literary translators into English, and a critical one. Where does the work of the PEN America Translation Committee fit into this changing landscape?… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., June 22
Ruling against GCHQ spying, Al Jazeera journalist released, Journalist murdered in Mexico, Google gagged over DOJ Wikileaks investigation, and more... More
A Suitable Foundation
I think if I popped you a bunch of snakes would wriggle out. Well go on then, you can say something, I think. I’m giving you permission, I… More
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