Roberto Saviano
Author Saviano faces three criminal defamation lawsuits for his public remarks brought against him by politicians, including former Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. On… More
The Last Word
Italian writer Erri De Luca reflects on his trial following his September 21 court appearance, with statements in both English and Italian. More
Sabotaging Free Speech in Italy
In Paris and throughout France, millions took to the street last Sunday in support of freedom of expression. And yet, in Italy, at the end of this month, one… More
Three Journalists Convicted and Sentenced in Criminal Defamation Trial
PEN International is deeply concerned by the draconian sentences handed down by a Milan court on May 22, 2013, to Andrea Marcenaro, Riccardo Arena, and Giorgio Mulè. More
Author Threatened with Death
International PEN is concerned by reports that mafia members in Italy who were denounced in Roberto Saviano’s novel Gomorrah have reportedly announced he will be assassinated by Christmas. More
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