PEN America Condemns Indian Government Attempts to Block COVID Criticism
PEN America today condemned the Indian government’s attempts to stifle free expression by censoring social media posts amid the country’s battle with a massive surge in COVID-19 cases. 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
Amid Protest Crackdown in India, PEN America Calls for Protection of Free Expression
As protests have rippled across India in recent months, police have become increasingly violent and the government has taken drastic steps to limit information. More
India: Letter in Support of Imprisoned Writer P. Varavara Rao
PEN America urgres India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately release imprisoned poet P. Varavara Rao, along with the Elgar Parishad activists. More
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
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Bad news from Mississippi today, where the state senate passed an educational gag order that applies to all public universities and K-12 schools. Among other things, the bill could threaten recognition of the Black Law Students Association at the University of Mississippi.
We have just learned the Myanmar military have sentenced Ko Jimmy and Phyo Zayar Thaw to death for alleged anti-coup activities.
https://www.myanmar-now.org/en/news/democracy-veteran-ko-jimmy-and-former-nld-mp-phyo-zayar-thaw-sentenced-to-death
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