Free speech groups welcome win for Miranda on press freedom
In the United Kingdom, the Court of Appeal rules that Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is incompatible with the right to press freedom. More
Release of Washington Post Reporter Won’t Close the Book on Free Expression in Iran
As we celebrate Jason’s homecoming, we need to redouble pressure on Tehran to uphold the rights of Iranians who suffer for expressing their opinions. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., January 18
Plane leaves Iran with Post reporter, Moroccan journalist released from prison, Two sentenced poets flee Iran. More
The Closing of the Russian Mind?
From January 25–29, PEN America will host a delegation of prominent Russian writers and publishers who are braving the currents of authoritarianism under President Vladimir Putin to stand up… More
Ulitskaya Leads PEN America Delegation to Explore Narrowing of Russia’s Cultural Freedoms as 25th Anniversary of USSR Dissolution Looms
On January 25–29, PEN America will host a delegation of prominent Russian writers who are braving the currents of authoritarianism under President Vladimir Putin to stand up for free… More
Iran: Do not return blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki to prison
PEN is calling for Hossein Ronaghi Maleki not to be returned to prison, and for him to be released unconditionally as his sentence relates to his peaceful freedom of… More
Turkey: PEN Calls for Immediate Release of Academics Arrested for Signing a Petition
PEN calls for the immediate release of 12 academics in Turkey, arrested for signing a statement denouncing attacks on ‘Kurdish and other peoples’ and for investigations into 1,116 other… More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., January 15
Wife of Saudi blogger makes plea to Canada, Azerbaijani activist sentenced, Chinese media downplays Taiwan presidential election. More
Russia: Authorities Burn Books in Act Reminiscent of Totalitarian Regimes of the Past
Reports that Russian authorities in the Komi region have burned over 50 books and pulled over 400 more off college library bookshelves are a deeply disturbing sign of Russia’s… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., January 14
Egypt arrests Facebook page administrators, Azerbaijani activist detained, India captures two in RTI activist's murder. More