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Human rights defender and journalist Nargess Mohammadi released
From the day that the prosecutor ruled my detention, until now, everything has been upside down. I am speechless and now going back to Silivri [prison] to pack my… More
Journalist Mazen Darwich at Risk of Facing a Secret Military Tribunal
PEN International is seriously concerned that prominent journalist and freedom of expression activist Mazen Darwich is at risk of being brought before a secret military tribunal. Hearings before such… More
Pussy Riot Trial Closed; Verdict Due August 17
The trial against Maria Alyokhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Yekaterina Samusevich was closed yesterday, August 8, 2012, and the verdict will be given on August 17. The three members of… More
Ari Banias: Two Poems
And soon it will rain, and we / will be down in the grass again. / A blade of grass gets thirsty; / it’s nice to think we could… More
Human Rights Defender and Journalist Nargess Mohammadi Released
PEN International welcomes the release on bail of prominent Iranian human rights activist and journalist Nargess Mohammadi on July 30, 2012. PEN continues to call for all charges against… More
Poetry Roundup: Po-blog is dead, long live the Po-blog!
In a world of inspired poetry Twitter and tumblr…nay, in a state of status update and animated gif, whatever happened to the blog scrolls of yore where poetic thought is explored ad… More
Supreme Court Decision on Stolen Valor Act Promotes Free Expression
The Supreme Court decided in favor of free expression on Thursday by striking down the 2006 Stolen Valor Act.Passed by Congress to “protect the reputation and meaning” of military… More
Mexico Signs New Laws Protecting Journalists
It is encouraging to see that Mexican President Felipe Calderón has signed a new law to protect journalists. It’s the second major step the Mexican government has taken in… More
Three Lullabies
Dear Frank. I am writing you a letter with nowhere to send it. We’ve taken a room in San Felipe, on the Calle de los Claveles. Separating the bedrooms… More
Mounting Concerns for Two Detained Azeri Poets
PEN International is seriously concerned for the welfare of Azeri writers Farid Huseyn and Shahriyar Hajizade, who have been held without charge in Iran since May 2, 2012. PEN… More
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