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Writer Tan Zuoren Sentenced
International PEN strongly protests the five-year prison sentence handed down to writer and activist Tan Zuoren on February 9, 2009, for "inciting subversion of state power." More
Two Journalists Released
International PEN welcomes the release of the Nota newspaper journalist Faramaz Nozruzoglu (Allahverdiyev), on expiry of his sentence, and Bizim Yol correspondent Mushfig Huseynov, pardoned under presidential decree. PEN… More
PEN Appeal: Eynulla Fatullayev
February 23, 2010 President Ilham Aliyev Office of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic 19 Istiqlaliyyat Street Baku AZ1066 Azerbaijan Fax: + 994 12 492 0625 Minister of Internal Affairs Lt.-Gen. Ramil Usubov Ministry of Internal Affairs Husu Hajiyev… More
Eynulla Fatullayev to Be Held in Isolation for Two More Months
Eynulla Fatullayev, a journalist who has been in prison on political charges since April 2007, has been held in isolation since December 31, 2009—a two-month detention order that has… More
New Charge Against Imprisoned Editor Eynulla Fatullayev
International PEN is deeply concerned by news that imprisoned editor Eynulla Fatullayev was charged with drug possession on December 31, 2009. More
The Golden Calf
At precisely 4:40 p.m., Basilius Lokhankin went on a hunger strike.He was lying on an oilcloth-covered couch, his back to the world, his face to the curved back of… More
PEN Appeal: Ezedin Mohamed
February 23, 2010 Berhanu Hailu Ministry of Justice P.O. Box 1370 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Fax: +251 11 551 7775 Mr Seyoum Mesfin Ministry of Foreign Affairs PO Box 393 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Fax: +251 11 551 43 00 Your… More
Journalist and Writer’s Health Deteriorates in Prison
International PEN is deeply concerned at reports that the health of ailing imprisoned journalist and writer Taoufik Ben Brik is deteriorating as a result of poor treatment in prison. More
Third Newspaper Editor Jailed
International PEN protests the one-year prison sentence handed down to newspaper editor Ezedin Mohamed of the newspaper Al-Quds on January 29, 2010, for an article criticizing the Prime Minister… More
Editor Held Illegally Given Second Prison Sentence on Same Charges
International PEN strongly protests the two-year prison sentence handed to online newspaper editor Hanevy Ould Dehah on February 4, 2010, for allegedly violating public decency, inciting revolt and “criminal… More
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