No Diplomacy
Illustrated PEN guest editor and New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly on the plight of journalist Khadija Ismayilova, recipient of the 2015 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award. More
Free Expression Daily Digest: Tues., January 26
Chinese journalist seeking refuge disappears, Journalists accused of 'non-denunciation' to appear in Cameroon Court tomorrow, Ugandan journalists prevented from covering Parliament. More
PEN Submits Third Party Intervention to European Court of Human Rights Khadija Ismayilova’s Case
PEN International with other freedom of expression organizations submitted a third party intervention to the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Azerbaijani journalist Khadija Ismayilova… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., January 21
Prominent Venezuelan journalist murdered, Al Jazeera reporter goes missing, Amal Clooney attacked for support of Khadijah Ismayilova. More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., January 19
Ukraine grants Russian blogger asylum, Khadija Ismayilova lawyer makes appeal, Release called for Chinese lawyers. More
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Bill Introduced in U.S. Would Hold Azerbaijan Accountable for Free Expression Crackdown
The introduction of a bill in the U.S. Congress that would impose visa sanctions on Azerbaijan’s senior leadership is an important move to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its escalating… More
December Featured Cases: Writers at the Forefront of Exposing Corruption
During the month of December, we highlight three writers who have courageously used their right to free expression to break the chain of corruption in their countries. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., December 7
Azerbaijan urged to free investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, France looks to block public Wi-Fi, South Korean government reacts to foreign coverage. More
One Year On: Khadija Ismayilova’s Unjust Arrest and Sham Trial
December 5 marks one year since Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova's arrest. The unjust sentence of 7.5 years in prison handed down to her was confirmed and upheld at… More
Khadija Ismayilova Conviction Upheld in Sham Proceedings in Azerbaijan
A court ruling upholding the conviction of acclaimed investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova in Azerbaijan this week marks another grim chapter in an orchestrated government quest to silence her, PEN… More
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