PEN America Marks Two Years of Saudi Activist’s Imprisonment
"Today, on the two-year anniversary of her imprisonment, we honor Loujain Al-Hathloul’s incredible bravery." More
Loujain Al-Hathloul, Detained in Saudi Arabia
Loujain Al-Hathloul is a Saudi blogger and women’s rights activist. Since May 2018, she has been detained in connection with her writing and activism. More
Turkey Charges Saudi Men Accused of Murdering Washington Post Journalist
This action by Turkish prosecutors is a welcome step forward in the effort to find justice for Jamal Khashoggi and his family. More
Saudi Women’s Rights Activists to Appear in Court
“After almost two years in detention, and lengthy and unexplained delays in the sham trial that began in March 2019, Loujain and her fellow activists will again appear in… More
Hacking Bezos’ Phone Shows Lengths Saudis Will Go to Silence Criticism
“That the crown prince thought he could control the Washington Post's reporting by blackmailing its owner reveals the depth of his inability to understand how independent journalism works. It… More
PEN America Condemns Renewed Saudi Crackdown Against Journalists, Activists
“The current wave of arrests reminds us that far from ceasing their brutal crackdown on free expression, the Saudi government is feeling emboldened to harass and detain even more… More
Twitter Spying Shows Saudis “Hell-Bent” on Menacing Critics
"It’s frightening to contemplate that the platforms that play host to such vast amounts of personal information and opinion can be infiltrated by governments hell-bent on outing and menacing… More
Joint NGO Statement Renews Call for Justice for Jamal Khashoggi
One year after the gruesome murder of Jamal Khashoggi, NGOs renew their call and demand justice for Jamal On 2 October 2018, Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul… More
On Anniversary of Saudi Journalist’s Murder, PEN America Presses for Accountability, Relief for Political Prisoners
(New York, NY) – In advance of the first anniversary of the brutal murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, PEN America will take part in a series of events… More
House Condemns Saudi Repression of Activists
The Saudi government cannot shirk accountability for its brutal oppression of those voices calling for fundamental freedoms. More
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Arresting a reporter on assignment is a direct violation of the first amendment, which protects a free and independent press in this country. And it keeps happening. @NYPDnews: release Chris Mathias (@letsgomathias) immediately. https://twitter.com/huffpost/status/1266934050415095808
President Trump's demonization of the media comes to full fruition, as both cops and protesters target clearly identified journalists with violence and arrests, despite no provocation at all. #GeorgeFloydProtests https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/us/minneapolis-protests-press.html
It used to be that in a melee, a press pass was akin to a Red Cross symbol. It told all sides you were not a combatant and were to be left alone to do your vital work. No more. Reporter Tom Aviles of @wcco audibly identifies himself, yet is arrested. https://twitter.com/mplstvguy/status/1266921843652526080