Brazil: authorities must investigate killing of second online political journalist
As international media attention intensifies on Brazil and its preparations to host the Olympic games from next week, the fatal shooting of political journalist João Miranda do Carmo highlights… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 29
Missing journalist in Burundi feared dead, Iraqi civil society fights new freedom of expression bill, Pakistan Senate passes cyber crime bill More
August Featured Cases: Artists Under Attack
This August, PEN’S Featured Cases highlight three artists at risk, who have been harassed, arrested, fined, censored, or killed for expressing themselves and producing art for others to enjoy… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., July 28
Turkey shuts down more than 100 media outlets, UN asks Brazilian authorities to investigate journalist killing, Post reporter barred and patted down at Pence rally More
Turkey: Dozens of Journalists Arrested in Wake of Failed Coup
The rapid purge of journalists, academics, and university leaders in Turkey following a failed coup attempt undermines crucial pillars of the very democracy that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan professes… More
Israel: Defense Minister Compares Revered Palestinian Poet to Hitler
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s bizarre comparison of the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish to Adolf Hitler, made in the context of his worrying attempt to influence the programming… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 22
Mexican journalist sued, Pentagon revises journalist rights in law of war manual, Chinese authorities issue arrest for protest-tracking blogger More
Mexico: Another Journalist Murdered in Veracruz
PEN America condemns the killing of Mexican journalist Pedro Tamayo Rosas. Tamayo, a reporter and editor in the eastern state of Veracruz, was shot and killed on July 20th… More
Ukraine: Veteran Journalist Murdered in Car Bombing
The killing of veteran journalist Pavel Sheremet is a grievous blow against critical journalism in Eastern Europe and demands a serious response from authorities, PEN America said today. More
‘Guantánamo Diary’ Author Cleared for Release
PEN America welcomes news of the Periodic Review Board’s decision to clear Mohamedou Ould Slahi for release from Guantánamo Bay. More