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Unity 5 Journalists Freed in Myanmar
The recent pardon of 83 political prisoners is a praiseworthy achievement for Myanmar, but serves as a reminder of the work ahead for the government to ensure the right… More
Germany: Comic faces prosecution for poem mocking Turkey’s president
The German government’s authorization for the prosecution of comedian Jan Böhmermann for broadcasting a crude poem that allegedly insulted Turkey's president infringes on the fundamental right to freedom of… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., April 18
ISIS executes Iraqi journalist on charges of spying, Prominent Bangladeshi journalist arrested for act of sedition, Panama Papers confirm allegations reported by Khadija Ismayilova. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., April 15
German Chancellor allows investigation of Erdoğan satirist, Ex-Reuters journalist sentenced to two years for hacking, Saudi Arabia moves to curb its feared religious police. More
Ukrainian PEN: Flourishing Expression in the Face of Repression and Dichotomy
In the fifth installment of the PEN World Series, we speak to Ukrainian PEN about the free expression challenges and literary traditions of Ukraine. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., April 14
US cites global governance crisis for declining human rights, Pu Zhiqiang: China rights lawyer has license revoked, Tiananmen Protest Museum says it’s being forced out of Hong Kong location. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., April 13
Syrian journalist attacked by IS in Turkey dies, Gay Russian journalist stabbed to death, EU privacy watchdogs raise concerns over U.S. data pact. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., April 12
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., April 12PEN'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… More
Iran: Journalist Narges Mohammadi due to stand trial on April 20
PEN calls on the Iranian authorities to release journalist Narges Mohammadi immediately and unconditionally. More
China: Continued harassment of veteran journalist Gao Yu causes health concerns
PEN is deeply concerned for the health of veteran journalist Gao Yu following reports that she was hospitalized after the Beijing Municipal Bureau of City Administration and Law Enforcement… More
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