Thailand: Prominent writer and activist Sulak Sivaraksa facing 15 years in prison for peaceful exercise of free expression
PEN is deeply concerned by reports that renowned writer and activist Sulak Sivaraksa is facing trial for violating Article 112 of the Thai Criminal Code (lèse majesté) in a… More
Yemen: Prominent writer released after his death sentence is quashed
PEN welcomes news of the release of prominent Yemeni journalist and writer Mohammad Yahya al-Jubaihi, who was recently pardoned by the Supreme Political Council in Sana’a. According to the… More
Egypt: Ongoing arbitrary detention and serious health concerns of prominent writer
PEN is deeply concerned about the well-being of Hesham Gaafar, a prominent Egyptian writer and the head of Mada Foundation for Media Development (MADA). Gaafar has been arbitrary detained since October 21,… More
Equatorial Guinea: Release detained cartoonist Ramón Esono Ebalé
PEN is extremely concerned over the detention of cartoonist Ramón Esono Ebalé, alias Jamon y Queso, who was arrested on September 16 in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.… More
Uzbekistan: Immediately and unconditionally release independent journalist Bobomurod Abdullaev
PEN is extremely concerned about the well-being of Uzbek journalist Bobomurod Abdullaev, who was detained by the National Security Services in Tashkent on September 27, 2017. Abdullaev is detained… More
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