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Denial of Eskinder Nega’s Freedom of Movement by Ethiopian Authorities Callous and Baseless

Press ReleaseApril 20, 2018

"We are appalled by this callous and baseless infringement on Eskinder's freedom of movement. There is no active court case against Eskinder, and there are no grounds for him… More

Eskinder Nega Released from Unwarranted, Cruel, and Unjust Detention

Press ReleaseApril 5, 2018

"The current state of emergency in Ethiopia is being used to crush freedom of expression and dissent, but Eskinder has shown that he will not be silenced. This time, he and… More

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DARE: YouTube shooting: Female suspect ‘angry over video postings’

News DigestApril 4, 2018

Person who opened fire at YouTube headquarters reported to have believed video site was censoring her. President Trump, who has not held a solo news conference since February 2017,… More

Arrest and Inhumane Detention of Eskinder Nega an Outrageous Attack on Free Expression in Ethiopia

Press ReleaseMarch 29, 2018

In Eskinder Nega's own words, as reported to PEN America, “[o]ur condition in prison is inhuman, to say the least. Better to call it [j]am-packed than imprisoned. About 200 of… More

Arrest of Journalist Eskinder Nega in Ethiopia Negates Progress Made Mere Weeks Earlier

Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2018

"With these detentions, Ethiopia risks negating the progress made by freeing scores of political prisoners in February. We call on the government to respect these detainees’ right to free… More

DARE: Emma González’s Stunning Silence for Parkland: The Latest on March for Our Lives

News DigestMarch 26, 2018

Young people rally nationwide advocating for gun control; Parkland survivor Emma González speaks volumes with silence–and is shown tearing up the constitution in faked photo circulating on social media.… More

“Free from Chains! Thank You!”: A Statement from Eskinder Nega

CommentaryFebruary 15, 2018

Needless to say, our journey has yet to be complete. How long this journey will take no one knows. What we know for certain is what the immediate future… More

2012 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award Winner Eskinder Nega Freed After Almost Seven Years in Prison in Ethiopia

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 2018

We are overjoyed that Eskinder has been freed, and call on the governments of Ethiopia and the United States to ensure that he can be speedily r​eunited with his… More

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DARE: New Mexico Paper Apologizes for Cartoon Portraying ‘Dreamers’ as Muggers

News DigestFebruary 9, 2018

The editor of one of New Mexico’s leading newspapers, The Albuquerque Journal, issued an apology over an editorial cartoon that many people interpreted as a bigoted attack on DACA… More

2012 PEN/Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award Winner Eskinder Nega to be Released After More Than Six Years in Prison in Ethiopia

Press ReleaseFebruary 8, 2018

“We are overjoyed at news that Eskinder has been pardoned and is to be freed to r​eunite with his family and return to his writing. We hope that his release is immediate… More

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