Raouf Farrah
Farrah, a Canadian-Algerian researcher, human right defender, and contributing author of Algeria: The Future in Play, was arrested on February 14, 2023 in Algeria as he was visiting relatives. He was… More
Juan Martinez D’Aubuisson
Columnist Martinez D'Aubuisson is the author of The Hollywood Kid: The Violent Life and Violent Death of an MS-13 Hitman. He has been researching gang violence in Latin America extensively… More
Marko Vidojković
An author, columnist, and blogger, Vidojković received more than 50 death threats in 2021-2022, which came after he published his 2020 novel Djubre (Garbage) focused on corruption. Anonymous threats drew a… More
Filipp Dzyadko
Author, journalist, and Russia opposition figure Dzyadko had to leave Russia shortly after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. After a year living in Georgia, he was denied re-entry and detained… More
Gustavo Gorriti
A veteran journalist and author of five Peruvian history books, Gorriti has faced multiple instances of harassment dating back to 1992. In February 2023, 30 protestors stood outside his… More
Marzouka Oummou Hani
Hani, a talented young author, wrote Mon Pere ou Mon Destin (My Father or My Destiny). She was sued for blasphemy by the leader of Idool Village for alleged derogatory comments… More
Orkesh Abdurehim
A poet, author, and former high school teacher, Orkesh was arrested in September 2022 on unknown charges and has been in detention ever since. His family has no updates… More
Thupten Lodoe
Renowned Tibetan author Thupten is serving a 4-year-sentence for allegedly "inciting separatism." He was first arrested in October 2021 due to his political commentary on platforms like Weibo and… More
Yihe Zhang
A historian and literary writer, Yihe has seen her work continually be censored by the Chinese government. She reported on her Facebook account that she was a victim of… More