Free Expression Digest: Wed., August 17
Turkish police detain two dozen journalists after closing pro-Kurdish daily, teenage blogger trial part of Singapore’s efforts to erase criticism, Zimbabwe police break up protest with tear gas, water… More
Turkey: New wave of arrests against journalists leave renowned author Asli Erdoğan in prison
PEN is very concerned about the detention of Aslı Erdoğan, a renowned novelist, columnist, and human rights activist, in Turkey following a police raid into her apartment. More
Journalists in Botswana working in ‘persistent climate of fear’
Bill Snaddon interviews Joel Konopo, former Botswana Guardian editor and co-founder of online news site INK, on press freedom in Botswana. More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., August 16
Hong Kong teachers could get fired for discussing independence in school, Jordanian journalist arrested for blasphemy, and more More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., August 15
PEN's Free Expression Digest brings you a daily curated round-up of the most important free expression-related stories from around the web. Subscribe here. Please send your feedback and suggestions to [email protected] Egyptian… More
PEN Mexico: A Flourishing Literary Scene Despite Ongoing Impunity
In the eighth PEN World Series feature, we speak to PEN Mexico about the free expression challenges facing Mexican writers and journalists. More
Mexico: Veracruz journalist threatened for book on state governor; fears for safety
PEN is seriously concerned for the safety of Noé Zavaleta, Veracruz state correspondent for the national newsweekly Proceso, who has been subject to intimidation, threats and a smear campaign… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., August 12
Maldives approves defamation law, Russian officials in Crimea shut off internet at Ukranian border, suspect detained in slaying of Veracruz reporter, and more More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., August 10
Dozens shot dead in anti-government protests across Ethiopia, Maldives lawmakers criminalize defamation with steep fines, Algerian court upholds 2-year term against journalist More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., August 9
Iran sentences journalist to 3 years in prison, Indian activist ends 16-year hunger strike, and more More
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