January Featured Cases: The Price of Free Expression in Russia
This month, we're highlighting the cases of three individuals, both Russian and non-Russian, who have suffered at the hands of the Russian authorities for simply exercising their right to… More
Hong Kong: Disappearances of 5 Associated with Publisher Furthers Concerns about Free Expression
The mysterious disappearances of five men associated with a Hong Kong publisher known for its scathing exposés of Chinese officials drive increasing concern for the fading autonomy of the… More
Bill Introduced in U.S. Would Hold Azerbaijan Accountable for Free Expression Crackdown
The introduction of a bill in the U.S. Congress that would impose visa sanctions on Azerbaijan’s senior leadership is an important move to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its escalating… More
Honduras: Ban on Julio Ernesto Alvarado’s Reporting Lifted
The Honduran state has finally suspended the court-imposed work ban that has prevented Globo TV journalist and PEN Honduras member Julio Ernesto Alvarado from presenting his nightly news show… More
PEN Testimony at Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Briefing on Bangladesh
Our director of Free Expression Programs, Karin Deutsch Karlekar, presented testimony to bring attention to the targeted killings of bloggers and publishers in Bangladesh. More
December Featured Cases: Writers at the Forefront of Exposing Corruption
During the month of December, we highlight three writers who have courageously used their right to free expression to break the chain of corruption in their countries. More
One Year On: Khadija Ismayilova’s Unjust Arrest and Sham Trial
December 5 marks one year since Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova's arrest. The unjust sentence of 7.5 years in prison handed down to her was confirmed and upheld at… More
Iran: Jason Rezaian’s Health Deteriorates, PEN Demands His Immediate Release
Reports that Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian is in immediate danger as he marks 500 days in Iran’s Evin prison should result in his unconditional release from detention, PEN… More
Htin Lin Oo | Status: Imprisoned | Myanmar
Htin Lin Oo, a former information officer for the National League for Democracy, was sentenced to two years in prison with hard labor in June 2015 on charge of… More
Khadija Ismayilova Conviction Upheld in Sham Proceedings in Azerbaijan
A court ruling upholding the conviction of acclaimed investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova in Azerbaijan this week marks another grim chapter in an orchestrated government quest to silence her, PEN… More