Kirill Serebrennikov | Status: On Trial | Russia
Kirill Serebrennikov, a prominent Russian theater director, was put under house arrest on August 23 on charges of fraud. More
Yury Dmitriev | Status: On Trial | Russia
Yury Dmitriev, Russian historian and head of the Karelian branch of the human rights center Memorial, was detained in Petrozavodsk on December 13, 2016, on suspicion of production of… More
Russia Moves to Track Residents Under Cover of Coronavirus
For weeks, the Russian government has failed to undertake serious measures in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and tackling it efficiently. More
In Washington, D.C., Oleg Sentsov Advocates for Release of Ukrainian Political Prisoners
“Hundreds remain held in inhumane, impossible conditions in Russia and the occupied territories. Most of these prisoners are Crimean-Tatars put in jail for no reason other than their vocal… More
Ukrainian Journalist Mykola Semena Released From House Arrest
"It is deeply gratifying that Mykola has not only been released from house arrest but also cleared of the spurious charges he faced." More
Fine Against Belarusian Writer “Violates Fundamental Right to Speak Freely”
*CORRECTION: An earlier version of this statement indicated that Arlou was arrested. He was summoned to court, fined, and charged, but not formally placed under arrest.*** (New York, NY) –… More
Charges Must Be Dropped Against Russian Artist And Activist
"Yulia Tsvetkova’s charges are just one more iteration of an increasingly virulent campaign launched by the Russian government against dissenting artists and members of the LGBTQIA+ community." More
Stanislav Aseyev | Status: Released | Ukraine
Ukrainian journalist Stanislav Aseyev, who writes under the pen name Vasin, was captured by Russian-supported rebels on June 2, 2017. Aseyev was based in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk and… More
Oleh Halaziuk | Status: Released | Ukraine
Oleh Halaziuk, a columnist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), has been detained since August 2017 by Russian-supported rebels in the Donetsk region of Eastern Ukraine. More
PEN America Condemns New Amendments to Russia’s Foreign Agent Law
“This legislation a direct attack on individuals’ rights to express their opinion freely." More
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How to strike the right balance to reduce dangers to public safety and democracy, @PENAmerica asks. Join @AttorneyNora Benavidez (PEN America) & disinformation expert Clara Tsao @tweetclarita for a timely and important discussion. https://www.demdigest.org/covid-19-infodemic-west-in-disarray-over-autocrats-battle-of-narratives/
Police in the Pakistani city of Quetta have arrested at least 50 doctors who were protesting against the lack of personal protective equipment kits for #healthworkers on the front lines of the country's battle against the coronavirus. https://bit.ly/2x1CbTe
This opinion piece from the @washingtonpost highlights how authorities all over the globe are seeking to discredit and intimidate journalists covering the pandemic. https://wapo.st/39Px8Cv