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PENamericaPEN America@PENamerica·
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We are relieved that Mongabay editor Philip Jacobson has been released in Indonesia, and call for his case to be resolved quickly and for criminal charges to be dropped. Our statement here: https://pen.org/press-release/american-journalist-conditionally-released-by-indonesian-immigration-authorities/

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thomasomeliaThomas O Melia@thomasomelia·
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“Most people succumbed to fear. Most people signed fake confessions. I was told I would only get 7yrs if I accused Leaders in Kyiv of fomenting unrest. Since I did not, I was sentenced to 20 yrs”
Sentsov testifies to Helsinki Commission @HelsinkiComm @PENamerica @MFA_Ukraine

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PENamericaPEN America@PENamerica·
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Thank you to all who joined us for this year’s New Year New Books party in NYC. As we kick off 2020, PEN America is energized by our Members and our supporters to celebrate literature and defend free expression. Become a PEN America Member today at http://www.pen.org/membership.

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