DARE: Daily Alert on Rights and Expression
Spicer tries to press reset at the podium in his first full-fledged White House briefing, but his boss repeats his "alternative fact"— the New York Times, above the fold,… More
Myanmar: Poet Maung Saungkha Released
PEN America is delighted that poet Maung Saungkha has been released from prison today in Myanmar but is deeply concerned by remaining barriers to free expression in the country.… More
Myanmar: Poet on trial for defamation
PEN calls on the Myanmar authorities to drop all charges against poet and PEN Myanmar member, Maung Saung Kha. More
Unity 5 Journalists Freed in Myanmar
The recent pardon of 83 political prisoners is a praiseworthy achievement for Myanmar, but serves as a reminder of the work ahead for the government to ensure the right… More
PEN Myanmar Welcomes Civilian and Writer as Newly Elected President of Country
PEN Myanmar has high expectations that President Htin Kyaw will try his best to secure the fundamental rights that are prescribed in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, including… More
Htin Lin Oo | Status: Imprisoned | Myanmar
Htin Lin Oo, a former information officer for the National League for Democracy, was sentenced to two years in prison with hard labor in June 2015 on charge of… More
November Featured Cases: Honoring the Day of the Imprisoned Writer
PEN American Center honors the Day of the Imprisoned Writer on November 15 by featuring three cases from around the world that represent the dire situation imprisoned writers face. More