Free Expression Digest: Fri., Apr 1
Turkish journalists in clashes with bodyguards during Erdoğan's U.S. visit, North Korea announces blocks on social media, and more. More
Letter from Khadija: Don’t let Azerbaijan use political prisoners as props
This is a letter written by Khadija Ismayilova from jail. It originally appeared in The Washington Post. Khadija Ismayilova is an investigative journalist and contributor to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s… More
Turkey: Court decision to close journalists’ trial to public undermines right to fair trial
As the trial of Cumhuriyet journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül is due to resume tomorrow, a decision by the Turkish court to close their trial to the public… More
Angola: Pernicious pursuit of the Luanda Book Club
PEN is concerned at news that 17 Angolan activists, known as the Luanda Book Club, were sentenced to between 2-8 years in prison and fined 50,000 kwanza (around 300… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., March 31
17 book club members convicted in Angola, Canadian judge orders VICE journalist to hand over digital messages, Egyptian author-journalist Ahmed Naji to receive PEN award, and more More
The Hague: Solitary confinement of journalist hugely disproportionate
The decision by the War Crimes Tribunal at The Hague to jail French journalist and writer, Florence Hartmann, in solitary confinement is a hugely disproportionate response to her conviction,… More
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Free Expression Digest: Wed. March 30
Editor says he is resigning over media controls in China, Tribunal releases journalist held 5 days in a prison for war criminals, Germany, EU reject Turkish protest against Erdogan… More
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Free Expression Digest: Mon. March 28
Missing Chinese journalist released from custody, Security bars journalist from traveling in Sudan, Turkey's Erdogan warns diplomat over 'selfie' taken at the trial of 2 journalists. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri. March 25
Chinese activist in N.Y. says Beijing officials 'abducted' his parents and brother, journalist arrested over 'inflammatory' WhatsApp message, and more More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Thurs., Mar 24
Vietnam bloggers jailed for publishing anti-state articles, After 27 years, Nobel Panel condemns Rushdie death threats, Professors’ group says efforts to halt sexual harassment have stifled speech. More
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