Poet Aron Atabek Held in Karagandy Detention Center, Still No Contact with Family
PEN International believes that the imprisoned Kazakh poet Aron Atabek is being held in a detention center in Karagandy, and that he has been moved there in order to… More
Where is the Imprisoned Kazakh Poet Aron Atabek?
PEN International is deeply concerned by news that the poet and social activist Aron Atabek has been transferred from a high security prison in the city of Arkalyk to… More
Prominent Blogger and Human Rights Lawyer Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison
PEN protests the 30-month sentence and heavy fine that blogger and human rights lawyer Le Quoc Quan received for alleged tax evasion. More
One Journalist Released but 22 Others Remain Detained in Kurdish Press Trial
While PEN International welcomes the release pending trial of Dicle News Agency editor Fatma Koçak, we are concerned by the continuing detention of 22 journalists being tried as part… More
Mounting Concern for the Safety of Writers
PEN International welcomes the police investigation into the shocking murder of Indian writer Sushmita Banerjee, killed in Kharana, Afghanistan, on September 5, 2013. More
Leading Writer, Journalist and Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider at Risk of Imminent Imprisonment
PEN International is alarmed by unconfirmed reports that writer and activist Wajeha a-Huwaider and fellow activist Fawzia al-Oyouni’s appeals against their June 15, 2013 conviction and sentence have been… More
Ayşe Berktay and Deniz Zarakolu Remain in Pre-Trial Detention
PEN International is deeply concerned by the refusal of an Istanbul court to release writer, translator, scholar and women’s rights activist Ayşe Berktay, who has been held in pre-trial… More
Blogger and Journalist Given Suspended Sentences, Both Released
PEN International welcomes the release of blogger and writer Jean Laokolé and journalist Eric Topona. More
Veteran Journalist Jailed for Libel, Facing Effective Life Sentence; Fears for Health
PEN International is concerned for the health and well-being of Rodney Sieh, founder and editor of award-winning newspaper FrontPageAfrica, who was jailed on August 21, 2013, because he was… More
Blogger Detained, His Lawyer Arrested After Tweets on Torture
PEN International is concerned by the detention of 24-year-old blogger Mohamed Hasan, who has been held since his arrest on July 31, 2013, apparently in connection with his alleged… More