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Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., May 12
China sentences man to seven years in jail for watching 'sensitive' film, Hungary journalists build new site after controversy, Migrant deal in question as Turkey refuses terror law change. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Wed., May 11
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Please send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] Dutch… More
Turkey: Overturn sentences imposed on journalists for news reports on arms transfers
Prison sentences imposed on Cumhuriyet journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül after their conviction yesterday of "revealing state secrets" are a further demonstration of the lack of independence of… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., May 10
LuxLeaks prosecutors seek jail term of 18 months for whistleblowers, Media insiders in Jordan call for 'constitutionalizing' access to information, Scribes protest in Delhi over press freedom issues in… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., May 9
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Please send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] PEN… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., May 6
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Please send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] Turkish… More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., May 5
Egyptian journalists increase protest of government crackdown, Cambodian center launches social media campaigns for press freedom, Tanzania: Isles Journalists Urged to Remain Impartial, Boost Greater Unity. More
PEN’s 2015 Case List documents decline in freedom of expression worldwide
The 2015 Case List, published today by PEN, spotlights freedom of expression violations around the world, detailing over 1000 cases of harassment, arrests, attacks, killings, and imprisonments of writers… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., May 4
Israel holding six Palestinian journalists without charges, Nigerian journalist arrested for news report, UNESCO lauds Ismayilova amid mounting pressure for journalist's freedom. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., May 3
Iran cartoonist freed; President calls for free expression, Bangladesh blogger seeks US help as threats escalate, World Press Freedom Day comes amid tough times for journalists. More