April Featured Case: Ukrainian Filmmaker Imprisoned in Russia On Charges of “Terrorism”
Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was sentenced to 20 years in a Siberian prison on charges rooted in his political activities, namely his outspoken criticism of Russia’s annexation of Crimea. More
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Donald Trump tweets a threat on changing libel laws, Vladmir Putin breaks a state-media blackout on nationwide protests in Russia, and more. More
Ukrainian Journalist Mykola Semena Faces New Phase of Trial
As Ukrainian journalist Mykola Semena faces the next phase of his trial for charges stemming from his criticism of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, PEN America calls for all charges… More
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North Carolina officials reach compromise on "bathroom bill" that is criticized by LGBT advocates, DOE office bans use of phrase "climate change, and more. More
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Sean Spicer tells a reporter to stop shaking her head, how Russian propaganda is covering the Russian protests, and more. More
PEN America to Honor Imprisoned Ukrainian Writer and Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov with 2017 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award
The abduction, abuse, and baseless conviction of Oleg Sentsov are emblematic of Russian President Vladimir Putin's refusal to countenance dissent. More
2017 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award: Oleg Sentsov
Acclaimed filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was sentenced to 20 years in a Russian prison on charges of terrorism. Many international governments believe that he has been convicted on groundless charges… More
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Advocates file Freedom of Information Act after seizure of electronics at border, world media leaders pen letter to Trump about media suppression, and more. More
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Democrats introduce a bill to make Trump's Mar-a-Lago meetings more transparent, hundreds of protestors were arrested in Belarus, and more. More
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Trump's cuts to the arts hit home, Rex Tillerson faces opposition on press access, Belarus represses rising protests, a journalist dies in Mexico, and more. More