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Free Expression Digest: Tues. February 16
Iran arrests cartoonist as free expression crackdown continues, Four journalists arrested in Bahrain while filming demonstration, French court rules Facebook can be sued for removing nude painting. More
India: Journalist Must be Protected from Further Harassment
The recent harassment of Chhattisgarh-based journalist, Malini Subramaniam is a deeply worrying development for freedom of expression in India, PEN said today, as it called on the Indian authorities… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri. February 12
Irish journalists threatened by Dublin crime gangs, mob attacks Indian journalist's home, Russian court shuts down human rights group in continued crackdown, and more More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs. February 11
Pro-government newspapers attacked in Turkey, Egyptian journalist referred to court for 'spreading false Information', Germany cites free speech amid Polish ire at Carnival float. More
Mexico: Yet Another Journalist Killed and Impunity Continues
PEN has expressed its outrage at the news that yet another journalist has been found dead in Mexico. More
February Featured Cases: Egyptians Determined In Spite of Immense Oppression
PEN America highlights three Egyptian writers who represent the fight for freedom of expression, even in the face of immense oppression. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed. February 10
Journalist kidnapped in southern Mexico found dead, Norwegian correspondent is being thrown out of Turkey, ISIS publicly exeutes Iraqi journalist in Mosul. More
Free Expression Digest: Tues. February 9
Japanse Communications Minister warns government can suspend broadcasters, UK lawmakers criticize surveillance bill, Amal Clooney to take on Khadija Ismayilova case. More
Israel: End use of administrative detention to detain journalists
PEN is calling on the Israeli authorities to end the practice of administrative detention against journalists and other writers. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon. Feb 8
Guinea opens murder probe after journalist is fatally shot, Israel NGO bill set to cross first hurdle, Yemeni journalist viciously assaulted. More