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PEN America Condemns Ihar Losik’s Politically Motivated Sentencing

Press ReleaseDecember 17, 2021

“Ihar Losik is guilty of nothing more than exercising his fundamental right to freedom of expression,” said PEN America’s Eurasia Director Polina Sadovskaya. More

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The PEN Pod: On Reporting on Russia and the Climate for Foreign Journalists with Sarah Rainsford

InterviewSeptember 17, 2021

“The climate for journalism and generally in Russia is closing down. It’s changing, it’s getting harder, it’s getting tougher. And for some reason, I appear to have been singled… More

Opposition supporters in Minsk, Belarus; woman covered by an old Belarusian national flag in center

Belarus Moves to Shut Down PEN Belarus

Press ReleaseJuly 22, 2021

The Belarusian Justice Ministry has moved to shut down PEN America's partner organization PEN Belarus. More

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The PEN Pod: On Authoritarian Regimes and Public Pressure Campaigns with Summer Lopez

InterviewJuly 16, 2021

“These governments are trying to send a clear message that you’re not safe or free, no matter where you go, to dissidents.” More

Demonstrators carrying an opposition flag at Independence Square in Belarus

Joint Call Condemning the Belarusian Regime’s Raids on Journalists and Human Rights Activists and Demanding the Release of those Detained

Open LetterJuly 15, 2021

We condemn the government of Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s relentless crackdown on journalists and human rights activists, and demand that Belarusian authorities cease their raids. More

Roman Protasevich being detained by Belarus police

Forced Landing of Jet in Belarus Constitutes Grave Threat to Journalists and Writers Worldwide

Press ReleaseMay 24, 2021

PEN America and its network of allies around the world are issuing a call for Raman Pratsevich's immediate release—and for the international community to take action against the grave… More

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As Putin and Lukashenko Meet, Russia’s Role in Fueling Belarus Crackdown Can’t Be Overlooked

Blog
By: Polina Sadovskaya | February 23, 2021

Do visa restrictions really matter to Alexander Lukashenko and his closest circle? And if not, then what is important to them? More

Olga Kavalkova campaigning on last day for collecting signatures in Minsk

PEN America Calls for Belarus to Drop Charges Against Belarus Coordination Council

Press ReleaseAugust 24, 2020

“This criminal case is yet another hit at the creative community in Belarus. The authorities should respect the voices of the people and immediately cease this bogus prosecution.” More

Alexander Lukashenko painting

Dreams of Belarusian People About Alexander Lukashenko

Commentary
By: Tatsiana Zamirovskaya | August 13, 2020

“I collect dreams about dictators. My main interest, though, is collecting the dreams Belarusian people have about their dictator.” More

Olga Kavalkova campaigning on last day for collecting signatures in Minsk

Belarus: PEN Calls for the Immediate Release of Political Prisoners

Open LetterAugust 4, 2020

We are highly concerned about the systematic violations of the right to freedom of expression in the run-up to the presidential elections in Belarus. More

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