Detention of Writers and Bloggers in Saudi Arabia Latest Development in Crackdown on Dissent
"The ray of hope following the temporary release of three women’s rights activists on March 28, including 2019 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award honoree Eman al-Nafjan, has been quickly… More
PEN America Calls for Independent Investigation into Jamal Khashoggi’s Disappearance and Apparent Murder
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
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Sri Lanka shows why banning social media is a 'blunt instrument.'
Internet shutdowns have become increasingly common across the world in recent years, especially in Asia, yet experts say there is little evidence to provide justifications for the bans.
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