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New Arrest of Journalist in Yemen Renews Fears from Ongoing Threats Against Free Expression

Press ReleaseAugust 4, 2023

"Authorities in Taiz should release Jameel al-Samat at once, and all relevant authorities in Yemen must stop attacks and detentions of those who peacefully express themselves.” More

Prison Sentence Imposed on Lebanese Journalist Underscores an Escalating Effort to Intimidate Journalists and Critics

Press ReleaseJuly 13, 2023

Justin Shilad, Middle East and North Africa research and advocacy lead at PEN America, said: “The verdict against Dima Sadek is deeply concerning, as it shows the escalating attacks… More

PEN America Calls for Release of Turkish Journalist Arrested Under Anti-Terrorism Laws for Airing an Opinion Critical of the Government

Press ReleaseJuly 6, 2023

“PEN America stands in solidarity with Merdan Yanardağ and calls on Turkish authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally. Journalists and writers should be free to work and express… More

New Report: Communities Can Counter Disinformation by Taking Local and Cultural Context Into Account

Press ReleaseJuly 6, 2023

Kate Ruane, director, Sy Syms U.S. Free Expression Programs at PEN America, said: “Much of the conversation about how to counter disinformation pays insufficient attention to how people actually… More

New Report: To Reduce Online Abuse, Social Media Platforms Must Overhaul Flawed System for Users to Report Harassment and Threats

Press ReleaseJune 29, 2023

Viktorya Vilk, director for digital safety and free expression at PEN America and the report co-author, said: “The mechanisms for reporting abuse are deeply flawed and further traumatize and… More

Years More Added to Journalist’s Prison Sentence in Algeria Shows Deepening Crackdown on Press Freedom

Press ReleaseJune 20, 2023

Justin Shilad, Middle East and North Africa Research and Advocacy lead at PEN America, said the increased sentence points to the “arbitrary nature of the charges and original sentence… More

PEN America Raises Concerns Over Free Expression and Free Press Protections Ahead of Runoff Elections in Türkiye

Press ReleaseMay 16, 2023

(NEW YORK) – With the first round of voting in Turkish elections concluded and ahead of an expected runoff May 28, PEN America calls on Turkish authorities to release… More

PEN America Highlights World Press Freedom Day Underscoring Writers and Journalists Jailed Worldwide

Press ReleaseMay 4, 2023

Nadine Farid Johnson, managing director of PEN America Washington and Free Expression programs said, “Across the world, the bravery of journalists is on full display. Resolute in their commitment… More

Marking World Press Freedom Day May 1, PEN America Screens New Documentary and Talkback with Director-Journalist On Covering Besieged Mariupol

Press ReleaseApril 26, 2023

20 Days in Mariupol is the first feature-length documentary by AP reporter Mstyslav Chernov, an AP war correspondent and photographer for decades. He presents an unflinching account of the… More

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