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Nasrin Sotoudeh

As Saudia Arabia Hosts W20 Summit, Women’s Rights Activists Remain Imprisoned

Press ReleaseOctober 21, 2020

"The cruel and unjust incarceration that women such as Loujain Al-Hathloul and Nasrin Sotoudeh face represent the harrowing experiences of many others detained in the prisons of Saudi Arabia… More

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PEN America Echoes Congressional Call Demanding Saudi Action on Imprisoned Women’s Rights Activists

Press ReleaseSeptember 2, 2020

"Ignoring multiple efforts by leading members of Congress to discuss the legal status and confinement conditions of these women is a disturbing development in Saudi Arabia’s ongoing quest to… More

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Saudi Arabia: Joint Statement on the Continued Detention of Women Human Rights Defenders

Open LetterJuly 31, 2020

We urge the Department of State to publicly condemn the continued detention of five courageous women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia and call for their immediate release. More

Loujain Alhathloul

PEN America Marks Two Years of Saudi Activist’s Imprisonment

Press ReleaseMay 15, 2020

"Today, on the two-year anniversary of her imprisonment, we honor Loujain Al-Hathloul’s incredible bravery." More

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Loujain Al-Hathloul, Detained in Saudi Arabia

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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

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Turkey Charges Saudi Men Accused of Murdering Washington Post Journalist

Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2020

This action by Turkish prosecutors is a welcome step forward in the effort to find justice for Jamal Khashoggi and his family. More

Loujain Al-Hathloul

Saudi Women’s Rights Activists to Appear in Court

Press ReleaseFebruary 11, 2020

“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

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Hacking Bezos’ Phone Shows Lengths Saudis Will Go to Silence Criticism

Press ReleaseJanuary 22, 2020

“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

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PEN America Condemns Renewed Saudi Crackdown Against Journalists, Activists

Press ReleaseNovember 27, 2019

“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

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Twitter Spying Shows Saudis “Hell-Bent” on Menacing Critics

Press ReleaseNovember 7, 2019

"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

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