Free Expression Daily Digest: Thursday, October 6
Calls for investigation of Somali journalist's murder, Israel's agreement with Facebook threatens free speech, Germany drops investigation of Erdogan insult More
20,000 Petitioners Ask Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to Create an Open Environment for Journalists
The 2016 presumptive presidential candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties have been presented with a petition. This petition calls for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to “end attacks… More
Near and far, the ‘worst moment’ for journalists in memory
Has there been a more troubling time for free expression worldwide than right now? I can’t remember one. Joel Simon, executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, has… More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., April 13
Syrian journalist attacked by IS in Turkey dies, Gay Russian journalist stabbed to death, EU privacy watchdogs raise concerns over U.S. data pact. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., April 11
Man executed in Somalia for journalist killings, Syrian journalist wounded in attack in Turkey, Official: Al Qaeda not behind secular blogger’s murder. More
Mexico: Yet Another Journalist Killed and Impunity Continues
PEN has expressed its outrage at the news that yet another journalist has been found dead in Mexico. More
China: Conditional Release & Reduced Sentence for Gao Yu
Gao Yu’s conditional release from prison on medical grounds is a welcome relief from Chinese authorities’ decades-long persecution of her for her investigative journalism, PEN American Center said today. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Mon., November 2
Petition urges pardon of Iranian poets, Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Bangladesh attacks, and China Xinjiang Daily editor is sacked. More