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
Ukraine: Halt extradition of dissident journalist to Uzbekistan
PEN is concerned about the arrest at Kiev airport and subsequent detention of journalist Narzullo Akhunjonov on September 20, on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice requested against… More
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"We have a joke in Zimbabwe: There is freedom of expression, but there is no freedom after expression," said award-winning author & filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga who has been on trial since her arrest in 2020 for attending an anti-government protest. https://bit.ly/3Abd0LS
