PEN America Endorses Appeal for New UN Special Rapporteur on Democracy
The statement, led by Democracy without Borders, warned on Monday that “democracy is threatened and authoritarianism is on the rise.” It stresses the urgency for the UN to actively… More
PEN America Condemns Execution of Iranian Activist Mohsen Shekari After Conviction for Participation in Protests
“We are horrified by the shocking execution of Mohsen Shekari and the terrifying precedent this sets for artists and protestors currently held in Iranian prisons. The Iranian government clearly… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., December 9
Azerbaijani activist Leyla Yunus freed, South American hackers target journalists, Kazakh state TV reporter quits job. More
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