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PEN Appeal: Ali Muhaqiq Nasab
March 18, 2008 His Excellency Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei The Office of the Supreme Leader Shoahada Street Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi Ministry of Justice, Park-e Shahr Tehran, Islamic… 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
Satirical Plays Attacked and Banned
International PEN strongly protests attacks against the cast and crew of the satirical play The Crocodile of Zambezi, and its banning by the police, in Bulawayo in May 2008. More
Journalist Detained After Distributing Aid to Cyclone Victims
International PEN is seriously concerned about the detention of journalist Zaw Thet Htwe, who was arrested on June 13, 2008, after helping cyclone victims in the Irrawady Delta. More
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
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
Dissident Writer Chen Daojun Charged
International PEN is seriously concerned about the detention and well-being of dissident writer and journalist Chen Daojun, who was detained on May 9, 2008, near the city of Chengdu,… 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
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
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