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Oman: Prominent artist released from detention
PEN welcomes the release of renowned Omani writer and intellectual Abdullah Habib on May 4, 2016. More
Russian Author Ludmila Ulitskaya Attacked at Awards Ceremony
An attack on Thursday against the acclaimed writer Ludmila Ulitskaya and others attending an awards ceremony for high school students is an appalling demonstration of disrespect for even the… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., April 29
Turkish authorities deport Finnish journalist, Sri Lankan protest demands probe into reporter's killing, Two Turkish journalists jailed for republishing 'Charlie Hebdo' cover. More
Detention of Journalist Omar Nazzal Punctuates Crackdown on Speech in Israel
PEN America today called on the Israeli government to make public the basis for the arrest of Palestinian journalist Omar Nazzal. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., April 28
Book debate raises questions of self-censorship by foreign groups in China, Tehran court jails three Iranian journalists for spreading propaganda, What Vietnam's new media laws may mean for its… More
President Obama: Press Vietnam to Release Imprisoned Activists
PEN America joins a coalition of organizations calling on President Obama to press for the release of imprisoned activists in Vietnam. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., April 27
Mexican reporter shot dead, Ilham Tohti nominated for rights award, Israel silencing detained Palestinian journalist. More
Mexico: Fourth Journalist Murdered Since Start of 2016
PEN America joins PEN Mexico in condemning the death of journalist Francisco Pachecho and calling on the Mexican government to work to ensure the safety of journalists and their… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., April 26
Cybercrime bills risk undermining Brazil's open Internet efforts, Egyptian authorities conduct mass arrests, whistleblowers face trial in Luxembourg, and more More
Bangladesh: Brutal murder of LGBT editor an appalling indictment of authorities’ failure to protect
The savage murder of an editor and leading gay rights activist of Bangladesh’s only LGBT magazine in Dhaka is another tragic example of the government’s gross failure to protect… More
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