Songwriter Detained for Lyrics
PEN fears that well-known singer-songwriter Lapiro de Mbanga’s detention is in violation of his right to freedom of expression. More
Death of Dissident and Spiritual Leader Thich Huyen Quang
Thich Huyen Quang spent most of the past 30 years in prison or under house arrest for his work in support of religious freedom, human rights, and political reform… More
Dissident Writer Rearrested
International PEN protests the rearrest of dissident writer and member of the Independent Chinese PEN Center Du Daobin, who was detained on July 21, 2008, for apparently violating the… More
Sentence Against Editor Eynulla Fatullayev Upheld
On January 16, 2008, an Azerbaijani appellate court upheld the conviction against editor Eynulla Fatullayev, who is serving an eight-and-a-half-year sentence on charges linked to his critical reporting. More
Journalist Ching Cheong Released
International PEN is circulating fthe following report by Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) of the early release of Chinese journalist Ching Cheong. More
Journalist Faramaz Allahverdiyev Receives Death Threats
International PEN is alarmed by reports that newspaper journalist Faramaz Allahverdiyev (Nozruzoglu) has received death threats related to his writing. More
Serious Health Concerns for Writers Xu Wei, Jin Haike, Yang Zili & Zhang Honghai
International PEN is seriously concerned by recent reports of deteriorating health and lack of sufficient medical treatment for detained writers Xu Wei, Jin Haike, Yang Zili, and Zhang Honghai,… More
Journalists Arrested and Beaten During Demonstrations
Up to 100 people, including a number of journalists, were arrested during demonstrations in Belarus on March 25, 2008, and 26 have since been sentenced to prison terms of… More
Editor Aliaksandar Zdzvizhkou Sentenced to Three-Year Imprisonment
International PEN protests the three-year sentence imposed on editor Aliaksandar Zdzvizhkou (Sdvizhkov), who was arrested on January 18, 2008, for reprinting controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. More
Fears That Hearing Will Lead to Sentencing of Publisher Rag?p Zarakolu
International PEN fears that a hearing on April 8, 2008, will end with the sentencing of publisher and PEN Honorary Member Ragip Zarakolu, who is charged with “insult” under… More
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