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Annalogue on Oranges
that even a dog has more rights to run free. but that oranges glimmer. so as not to be slurped up by dog-tongue. excuse-moi, dog. excuse-moi, docteur. can he… More
Blogger and Academic Alexander Sodiqov Reportedly Charged with Treason
PEN is deeply concerned by the detention, reportedly on treason charges, of the blogger and academic Alexander Sodiqov. More
China: What’s in a Law?
There seems to be a catch-all law for every form of speech the Chinese government finds disfavorable, despite the fact that China's constitution guarantees freedom of expression. More
The PEN Ten with Nathan Deuel
When you've lived and worked in places where writing can get you killed, where the act of telling the truth can take down powers, it's hard to have anything… More
Early Release of Writer and Human Rights Defender a Positive Step
PEN welcomes the release following an amnesty, on June 21, 2014, of the Belarusian writer and human rights defender Ales Bialiatski. The organization is calling for the Belarusian authorities… More
PEN Calls on Kerry to Denounce Journalists’ Conviction in Egypt
The conviction of Al Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy, and Baher Mohamed demonstrates a blatant disregard for the universally guaranteed right to free expression. More
The PEN Ten with Uwem Akpan
If secondary school girls are being abducted for learning how to read and write, the whole enterprise of reading and writing is destroyed and a whole generation of girls… More
Chinese Authorities Confirm Ilham Tohti Has Not Yet Been Tried
While we are relieved to learn that justice was not yet completely thwarted in Ilham Tohti's case, PEN remains immensely concerned about Ilham's prospects for a fair trial if… More
Celebrating Sanctuary: Exiled Voices Speak Out on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day (June 20), PEN International is highlighting its work to protect writers at risk. More
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