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Tamil Journalists Detained
International PEN protests the detention of Tamil journalists V. Jasikaran and J. S. Tissainayagam, who have been held for six months under terrorist legislation, apparently for their critical writings. More
PEN Appeal: Kareem Amer
September 15, 2008 His Excellency Mohammad Hosni Mubarak President of the Republic of Egypt Heliopolis Egypt Fax: + 202 390 1998 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization… More
Internet Writer Kareem Amer Ill-Treated
International PEN is seriously concerned for the well-being of Internet writer Kareem Amer following reports that he has been ill-treated in detention at Borg Alarab prison, where he is… More
PEN Appeal: Fatou Jaw Manneh
September 10, 2008 President H.E. Yahya A.A.J. Jammeh Office of the President Private Mail Bag State House Banjul Republic of the Gambia Fax: +220 4227 034 Email: [email protected] Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice Marie Saine… More
PEN Appeal: Aref Dalila
September 11, 2008 His Excellency President Bashar al-Assad President of the Republic Presidential Palace Abu Rummaneh, Al-Rashid Street Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic Fax: +963 11 332 3410 His Excellency General Ghazi Kan’an Minister of the Interior Ministry of… More
PEN Appeal: Magomed Yevloyev
September 11, 2008 Mr. Dmitry Medvedev President of the Russian Federation Kremlin Moscow, Russia Fax: + 7 095 206 5173/ 230 2408 Email: [email protected] Mr. Chaika Yuri Yakovlevich Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation Ishaya Dmitrovka, 15a GSP… More
PEN Appeal: Win Tin
September 11, 2008 Senior General Than Shwe Chairman, State Peace and Development Council c/o Ministry of Defence Naypyitaw Union of Myanmar Nyan Win Minister of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Naypyitaw Union of Myanmar Your Excellencies, On behalf of… More
PEN Appeal: Zargana and Zaw Thet Htwe
September 8, 2008 His Excellency U Myint Lwin Chargé d’Affaires Embassy of the Union of Myanmar to the U.S. 2300 S St. NW Washington, DC 20008 Fax: (202) 332-4351 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members… More
Dissident Writer Hu Shigen Released
International PEN welcomes the release of University lecturer, political activist and dissident writer Hu Shigen on August 26, 2008, after spending sixteen years and three months in prison. More
Internet Writer Imprisoned for Insult
International PEN protests the two-year prison sentence and fine of 5,000 dirhams handed down to Internet writer Mohammed Erraji on September 8, 2008 for criticizing King Mohammed in an… More
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