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Writers Worldwide Mourn Death of Writer-Activist Liu Xiaobo, a Permanent Mark on China’s Human Rights Record
The death of Liu Xiaobo will forever mar China’s reputation under international law and global human rights standards, PEN America said in a statement today. More
Dying dissident Liu Xiaobo must be allowed to travel, UK and EU urge China
Beijing asked to lift restrictions on medical treatment and location as Nobel laureate suffers from late-stage cancer in hospital More
Liu Xiaobo Must be Allowed to Seek Treatment Abroad
NEW YORK--In response to the statement from Western medical experts that it is safe to transport Liu Xiaobo abroad for cancer treatment, PEN America Executive Director Suzanne Nossel released… More
China Won’t Let Liu Xiaobo, Nobel Laureate, Get Cancer Treatment Abroad
The Chinese authorities have refused permission for Liu Xiaobo to go abroad for care, one of his lawyers said on Thursday. More
An Urgent Appeal for Liu Xiaobo
We write to express our concern over the health condition of Liu Xiaobo…and to ask you to ensure his unrestricted freedom as he undergoes medical treatment. More
China releases dissident Liu Xiaobo to die in freedom
China has rejected global criticism over its treatment of Nobel laureate and government critic Liu Xiaobo. Liu was released on medical parole on Monday, suffering from terminal cancer which… More
Chinese Writer-Activist Liu Xiaobo Released on Medical Parole for Late-Stage Cancer
News that Chinese dissident writer and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo is suffering from late-stage liver cancer and has been released from prison on medical grounds is a painful reminder… More
Liu Xiaobo: Sentenced Six Years Ago Today
December 25 marks six years since poet, writer, and political activist Liu Xiaobo was sentenced to 11 years in prison in China "for allegedly inciting subversion of state power." More
PEN Podcast: Kwame Antony Appiah Introduces Writers Rally for Release of Liu Xiaobo
Kwame Anthony Appiah on Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Christmas Day, 2009. More
Fifth Anniversary of Awarding of Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo
We revisit the remarks of former PEN American President Kwame Anthony Appiah in support of Liu Xiaobo’s nomination for the prize. More