Fears for Writer Hamza Kashgari After Extradition
Writer Hamza Kashgari, who has been extradited to Saudi Arabia to face blasphemy charges, fled to Malaysia on February 7, 2012, after he received death threats following statements he… More
PEN Hails Release of Saudi Reformers
PEN American Center hailed the release today of Ali Al-Domaini, a leading Saudi literary figure who was one of three prominent intellectuals imprisoned for criticizing the pace and reach… More
Writers Condemn Sentences Against Saudi Reformers
PEN, the international writers’ organization dedicated to defending writers and freedom of expression around the world, expressed deep disappointment at the announcement that an appeals court has upheld the… More
Writers Condemn Conviction of Poet, Two Other Reform Advocates In Saudi Arabia
PEN, the international writers’ organization dedicated to defending writers and freedom of expression around the world, reacted with shock to the announcement that Saudi poet Ali Al-Domaini has been… More
Verdict Imminent In Trial Testing Saudi Tolerance For Reform
With a verdict due in the next two weeks in the trial of three prominent intellectuals jailed for proposing democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia, PEN joined Saudi and international… More
Jailed Saudi author, murdered Gambian publisher to receive 2005 PEN Award
PEN American Center today named Ali Al-Domaini, a leading Saudi literary figure who is one of three prominent intellectuals currently imprisoned for criticizing the pace and reach of human… More
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