PEN America Dismayed by Arrest of Myanmar Comedian, Activist
PEN America today expressed deep concern over Myanmar's arrest of comedian and longtime political activist Zarganar. More
Resignation of Two Professors Highlights Growing Academic Freedom Crisis in India
Two professors at an Indian university resigned from their posts this month under apparent political pressure. More
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel Testifies in the House on Human Rights and Saudi Arabia
“The regime’s determination to hunt down dissenters wherever they are instills a sense of fear from which there is no escape, even far beyond Saudi borders.” More
PEN America Condemns Myanmar Military Regime’s Deadly Use of Force
On deadliest day yet in Myanmar, PEN America condemns the brutal crackdown on protesters, journalists, and writers. More
Bangladeshi Cartoonist Released on Bail, But Charges Must Be Dropped
Imprisoned Bangladeshi cartoonist Ahmed Kishore was granted bail today on health grounds after nearly a year in detention. More
Detention and Abuse of Egyptian Student is Part of Ongoing Assault on Free Expression, Academic Freedom
PEN America today joined with free expression allies globally demanding the release of Egyptian student Ahmed Samir Santawy. More
PEN America Calls for the Imminent Release of Tortured Bangladeshi Cartoonist
“In what must be treated as a situation of utmost concern and urgency, PEN America calls for [Ahmed Kabir] Kishore’s immediate release.” More
PEN America Deeply Concerned By Last-Minute Cancelation of Hong Kong Photo Exhibition
PEN America is concerned by the last-minute cancelation of a Hong Kong photo exhibit featuring images of the Hong Kong protests. More
PEN America, POMED, Human Rights First, and the Committee to Protect Journalists Respond to Release of ODNI Report on the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
PEN America joined POMED, Human Rights First, and CPJ in calling the U.S. government release of a report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi “an essential starting point.” More
PEN America Calls for Investigation into Death in Custody of Bangladeshi Writer
Bangladeshi writer and journalist Mushtaq Ahmed died in custody at Kashimpur High Security Prison on Thursday after nearly ten months in pre-trial detention. More
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