Ahmet and Mehmet Altan | Status: Convicted | Turkey
Ahmet and Mehmet Altan were arrested in September 2016, as part of a wave of arrests of thinkers, writers, and journalists following the 2016 failed coup. More
Joint Statement on Respect for Foreign Media Outlets’ Independence in Turkey
Two German journalists were compelled to leave Turkey on Sunday, 10 March 2019, after their press accreditations were not renewed for 2019 without any explanation. Jörg Brase, a journalist… More
PEN America Celebrates Release of Turkish Artist, Writer Zehra Doğan
Doğan is a model of courage for all journalists and artists for standing up against injustice and silence, especially because of her determination to work and create while incarcerated. More
Zehra Doğan | Status: Released | Turkey
Zehra Doğan, a Turkish journalist and artist, was sentenced on March 24, 2017 to two years and ten months in prison for creating a painting of a Turkish city… More
White House’s Refusal to Report to Congress on Khashoggi Killing a Disgrace
This failure to act enables impunity, puts journalists and dissidents around the world at risk, and sends an alarming message that will only empower autocrats. PEN America continues to call… More
Sentencing of Journalist Nazlı Ilıcak a Further Blow to Press Freedom in Turkey
“Dozens of reporters are currently languishing in Turkish jails. We reiterate our calls for authorities to cease detaining, charging, and sentencing journalists for doing their jobs, and for defendants such as Nazli Ilicak to be unconditionally exonerated… More
UN Special Rapporteur’s Investigation of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder an Important First Step for Accountability
"This is an important first step in pursuing accountability for this heinous crime. We urge that the team be permitted to pursue their investigation freely in Turkey, including full… More
13-month Prison Sentence for Pelin Ünker A Brazen Assault on Investigative Journalism
“Pelin Ünker’s conviction and sentencing is a travesty, and represents yet another blow to the ability of Turkish investigative journalists to work freely,” said Karin Deutsch Karlekar, Director of Free Expression at Risk Programs… More
Jamal Khashoggi: The World Deserves Answers
PEN America will continue to follow the case closely and to advocate for the Saudi regime to provide clarity about Jamal Khashoggi’s whereabouts. More
Unjust Sentences of Ahmet and Mehmet Altan, Nazli Ilicak, a Blow to What Remains of Free Expression in Turkey
"The deeply disappointing and unjust decision to uphold aggravated life sentences against prominent journalists is a devastating blow to what little remains of freedom of expression in Turkey. Ahmed,… More
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Shame. This is brutal suppression of #pressfreedom Journalism is NOT a crime. We are with you both till the end. It’s an appeal to Myanmar to do the right thing 🙏🏼#FreeWaLoneKyawSoeOo @ReutersPR https://t.co/NdfvD7HbPI