Joint NGO Statement Renews Call for Justice for Jamal Khashoggi
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A Continued Call: Jamal Khashoggi’s Murderers Must Be Held Accountable
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DARE: Trump Administration Resists Deadline on Inquiry into Saudi Role in Khashoggi Killing
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100 Days After Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder, PEN America Takes Action to Honor His Legacy and Fight for Press Freedom
PEN America marks the 100th day since the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi with a series of actions to galvanize the global fight for press freedom. More
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@AatishTaseer @PENamerica @pen_int More than 250 writers added their support to PEN's letter for @AatishTaseer. Full text & list of signatories here. https://www.englishpen.org/campaigns/writers-urge-indian-government-to-review-decision-to-revoke-journalist-aatish-taseers-immigration-status/ @PENamerica @pen_int
'Even if I take this to court, it is unlikely I will ever be able to see her again and for me that is the hardest part of all' - @AatishTaseer
Grateful to the many writers and others who signed PEN's letter to the Indian authorities. @PENamerica @pen_int https://twitter.com/AatishTaseer/status/1194935564312731649