Rafael Marques de Morais
Anti-corruption writer Marques has faced threats for over twenty years. Changes in Angola’s political leadership have led to more support for Marques’ writing; however, incumbent politicians continue harbor resentment… More
Acquittal of Award-Winning Journalist in Angola is a Victory for Press Freedom
“This verdict is a victory for freedom of expression, as well as a vindication of Rafael Marques’ work. While it is regrettable that the case had to come to… More
Prosecution of Rafael Marques de Morais Part of Angolan Government’s Renewed Effort to Stifle Free Expression
“Rafael Marques has for years bravely documented government malfeasance and human rights abuses in Angola at a great cost to his own personal safety and well-being. It is essential… 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
Angola Must End its Persecution of Investigative Journalist
PEN calls on Angolan authorities to drop criminal defamation charges against leading journalist and anti-corruption activist Rafael Marques de Morais and cease its ongoing efforts to stifle freedom of… More
Reporter Armando José Chicoca Released
On April 6, 2011, reporter Armando José Chicoca, who was sentenced to one year in prison and a heavy fine on defamation charges on March 3, was released on… More
Reporter Sentenced to One Year’s Imprisonment for Defamation
Journalist Armando José Chicoca has been handed down a one-year prison sentence and heavy fine handed down on March 3, 2011, which PEN believes is for his peaceful exercise… More
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