P. Varavara Rao, Detained in India
P. Varavara Rao is an Indian poet, literary critic, and political activist who has been frequently targeted by authorities for his political opinions. More
Criminal Charges Against News Editor in India Must Be Dismissed
These charges are a blatant attempt to intimidate a leading media outlet. More
Writers Demand India Review Decision to Revoke Journalist’s Immigration Status
“Denying access to the country to writers of both foreign and Indian origin casts a chill on public discourse." More
Letter: Indian Government Must Review Decision to Revoke Writer’s Overseas Citizenship Status
As writers, journalists, and Members of PEN America and the Authors Guild, we write to express our concern about the apparent murder of Jamal Khashoggi. More
Indian-American Journalist and Writer Faces Revocation of Citizenship Document
“Harassing critical writers and journalists not just in India but globally is a disturbing new low for Modi’s government that’s already put Indian democracy on its heels." More
Police Raids and Arrests Raise Grave Concerns About Government Respect for Free Expression in India
Raids by Indian police and the arrest of five activists raise grave concerns about government respect for free expression in India. More
Free Speech Gets a Boost in India, but Hurdles Remain
In general, the March 24 ruling should be considered a victory. But this victory remains marred by the fact that limits on content are obscured due to an ongoing… More
Press Freedom Under Threat in India
Reports of pressure on media outlets to refrain from criticism of India's new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, threaten free expression and press freedom in the world's largest democracy. More
Protest Chilling Climate of Censorship in India
PEN is increasingly concerned about a chilling climate of censorship and self-censorship in India after Penguin Books withdrew Wendy Doniger's The Hindus: An Alternative History—the third publication to be… More
India: Writers Defend Best-Selling Book
PEN Members in India have expressed their concern at reports that Penguin has agreed to withdraw Wendy Doniger’s book The Hindus: An Alternative History from circulation. More
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BREAKING: Mustafa Gamal, held in pre-trial detention in #Egypt, has been released. Statement from us forthcoming.
On #thePENpod, we hear from @Reuters journalist @JulioCesrChavez who was shot with rubber bullets by police in Minneapolis. And then our own @AttorneyNora examines the implications this weekend may have for #protest rights moving forward. LISTEN 🎧 : https://bit.ly/2TZnckH.
From our @AttorneyNora, this @TheAtlantic piece on selectivity when it comes to protest rights and the dangers restrictions on demonstrations pose for the First Amendment. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/first-amendment-rightsif-you-agree-with-the-president/612211/