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Journalist Faramaz Allahverdiyev Receives Death Threats
International PEN is alarmed by reports that newspaper journalist Faramaz Allahverdiyev (Nozruzoglu) has received death threats related to his writing. More
Journalist Detained for Two Months
PEN is concerned that Jesús Lemus Barajas may be held for legitimate journalistic activities, and that the charges may be a means of ending his newspaper’s criticism of the… More
PEN Appeal: Bui Kim Thành
May 12, 2008 His Excellency Nguyên Minh Triêt President, Socialist Republic of Vietnam C/o Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hanoi Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyên Tân Dung 1 Hoang Hoa Tham Street Hanoi Socialist… More
Tibetan Internet Writer Jamyang Kyi Detained Without Charges
International PEN is seriously concerned about the detention of Jamyang Kyi, prominent Tibetan singer, songwriter, Internet writer, and feminist activist, who has reportedly been held without charge since April… More
Dissident Writer Zhou Yuanzhi Detained
International PEN is seriously concerned about the detention of dissident writer and member of the Independent Chinese PEN Center Zhou Yuanzhi, who was arrested on May 3, 2008, on… More
PEN Appeal: Hu Jia
May 16, 2008 His Excellency Hu Jintao President of the People’s Republic of China State Council Beijing 100032 P.R. China Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,400 members of PEN American Center, an international organization… More
Activist and Dissident Writer Hu Jia Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison
PEN is shocked by the conviction of activist and dissident Hu Jia, who was handed a three-and-a-half year sentence on April 3, 2008, for "inciting subversion of state power"… More
Bangladeshi Writer Taslima Nasrin Leaves India for Europe
PEN has been informed that Taslima Nasrin left India for Europe on March 19, 2008. Controversial Bangladeshi feminist writer Taslima Nasrin was placed under protection in a safe house… More
Activist and Dissident Writer Hu Jia Detained; Health Concerns
International PEN is seriously concerned about the detention of activist and dissident writer Hu Jia, who was arrested on December 27, 2007, on suspicion of "inciting subversion of state… More
PEN Appeal: Win Maw
May 15, 2008 His Excellency U Myint Lwin Chargé d’Affaires Embassy of the Union of Myanmar to the United States 2300 S St. NW Washington, DC 20008 Fax: (202) 332-4351 His Excellency U Kyaw… More
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