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PEN Appeal: Zargana
June 12, 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 Tint Swe Ambassador/… More
Frank Chikowore Released on Bail
International PEN welcomes the May 2 release of freelance journalist and Internet writer Frank Chikowore, after more than two weeks in prison. More
A Play in One Act
CHARACTERS Lucy, a middle-aged, black woman, elegant, with a southern accent; noticeable scar on faceSally, an older, matronly, black womanLucy, at nine or ten years oldEmma, young,… More
Darfuri Journalist Detained Since May 14
PEN protests the two-week detention of Al-Ghali Yahya Shegifat, 32, freelance journalist for the privately owned daily Ray Al-Shaab and president of the Association of Darfur Journalists, who has… More
More International Pressure Needed for Detained Journalist
International PEN remains deeply concerned by the continuing delay in the hearing of journalist Sayed Parvez Kambakhsh's appeal against a death sentence for the alleged crime of "blasphemy." More
PEN Appeal: The Crocodile of Zambezi
June 26, 2008 Mr. Cde Aeneas Chigwedere Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture Head Office, Union Avenue P. O. Box CY 121 Causeway, Harare Zimbabwe Fax: 26-347-4075 Ambassador Machivenyika Mapuranga Embassy of Zimbabwe 1608 New… More
PEN Appeal: Zaw Thet Htwe
June 26, 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 Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300… More
Comedian and Poet Zargana Arrested
Poet and comedian Zargana was arrested on June 4, 2008, after leading a private effort to deliver aid to cyclone victims. More
Afghan Women’s Rights Journalist Freed
International PEN welcomes the release of editor Ali Muhaqiq Nasab on May 28, 2008. Nasab had been held by without charge in Iran since May 4, 2008. More
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