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Conviction of Al-Jazeera Reporters Marks Rapid Decline in Free Expression in Egypt
The conviction and sentencing of Al Jazeera journalists Mohamed Fahmy, Peter Greste, and Baher Mohamed this week punctuate a rapid decline for free expression in Egypt since the military… More
New Bill Risks Transforming Egypt’s Media into Mouthpiece of the Regime
A new anti-terrorism bill in Egypt threatens to criminalize the publication of news that contradicts the official narrative of “terrorist operations” in the embattled North African country. More
Egypt: Release Blogger and Activist Alaa Abd El Fattah
PEN calls on Egypt’s military authorities to release prominent blogger and political activist Alaa Abd El Fattah immediately and unconditionally. More
Egypt: Like a Facebook Post, Go to Jail
As the world marks a year since the arrest of three Al Jazeera journalists, an unprecedented wave of persecution is sharply delimiting the bounds of free speech in Egypt.… More
PEN Calls on Kerry to Denounce Journalists’ Conviction in Egypt
The conviction of Al Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy, and Baher Mohamed demonstrates a blatant disregard for the universally guaranteed right to free expression. More
PEN Staff Calls on Egypt to #FreeAJStaff
PEN staff has joined a journalist-led "selfie" Twitter campaign calling on Egypt to free three Al Jazeera journalists arrested in December, and declaring that journalism is not a crime.… More
Freedom of Expression Under Threat in Egypt as Journalists Languish in Prison
PEN calls on Egypt’s interim government to comply with its international obligations to respect freedom of expression, and to release anyone held solely for the peaceful exercise of their… More
Egypt: The Fanatic Heart
It occurred to me that what I needed was to know all I could find about the word “fanaticism,” in a capsule. Lately, I find myself resorting more and… More
PEN Calls on Egypt to Respect Freedom of Expression and Media Access
PEN International calls on Egyptian authorities to respect press freedom and free expression during the unfolding events in Egypt. More
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