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Free Expression Digest: Thurs., August 4
Hong Kong restricts election candidates, and more More
Turkey: State of Emergency must not trample on freedom of expression and human rights
PEN is deeply concerned that the enhanced powers afforded by the three-month state of emergency declared after the failed coup in Turkey on July 15 are paving the way… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., August 3
Chinese activist Hu Shigen sentenced to 7 years, and more More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., August 2
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Subscribe here. Please send your feedback and suggestions… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., August 1
Turkey jails journalists amid ongoing purge, and more More
Brazil: authorities must investigate killing of second online political journalist
As international media attention intensifies on Brazil and its preparations to host the Olympic games from next week, the fatal shooting of political journalist João Miranda do Carmo highlights… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 29
Missing journalist in Burundi feared dead, Iraqi civil society fights new freedom of expression bill, Pakistan Senate passes cyber crime bill More
August Featured Cases: Artists Under Attack
This August, PEN’S Featured Cases highlight three artists at risk, who have been harassed, arrested, fined, censored, or killed for expressing themselves and producing art for others to enjoy… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., July 28
Turkey shuts down more than 100 media outlets, UN asks Brazilian authorities to investigate journalist killing, Post reporter barred and patted down at Pence rally More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., July 27
Photojournalist shot dead in Libya, Indian activist to end 16 year hunger strike, and more More